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Trump nominee pledges to ‘finish the job’ on BEAD
Arielle Roth told the Senate Commerce Committee she would prioritize getting Americans connected if confirmed to lead the NTIA and not favor one technology over another.
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Pennsylvania is an efficiency north star, expert says
A permitting reform effort in Pennsylvania could serve as a model for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.
Battle to save major internet subsidy reaches Supreme Court
Advocates and elected officials warned of the harm if the Universal Service Fund is struck down as unconstitutionally financed. Justices appeared inclined to preserve the fund.
Deepfakes, policing, mental health and more: Lawmakers look to further regulate AI
Utah lawmakers passed a number of artificial intelligence laws in 2025 that regulate chatbots, deepfakes, mental health services and more.
Houston-area cities and counties want you to go to their websites. How useful are they?
While full of information, some local government websites fall short on best web practices including readability, security and page design.
A revolution is happening in the heartland — are you paying attention?
COMMENTARY | While venture capital has flowed freely in traditional tech hubs, there are plenty of founders elsewhere working on solving regional topics that could have a big impact.
Government websites are littered with accessibility issues, research finds
A separate survey found that while local leaders understand the importance of making their pages accessible to those with disabilities, it’s hard to find the staff, time or money to make the changes necessary.
Wisconsin speeds up licensing amid shift to cloud platform
The state saw a 35% increase in the number of licenses it issued in 2023-2024 compared to any other two-year period.
FCC to investigate potential US operations of restricted Chinese firms
The commission’s new chairman, Brendan Carr, believes that some or all of the companies on the FCC’s Covered List are still operating in the nation.
Pennsylvania governor says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.
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New Jersey turns to Direct File to make tax filing easier for older adults
The Garden State is one of several that are now making retirees eligible for the federal Direct File program.
Majority of applicants say they’d use AI agent to navigate public benefits processes
A new survey from Salesforce found that 87% of respondents would use an AI agent. Many of the public feel interactions with government agencies can be challenging and leave behind billions of dollars in unclaimed benefits because of it.
City & State’s 2025 Digital Summit explores AI, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks
The event featured keynote remarks from Dru Rai, the state’s chief information officer and a fireside chat with New York City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser.
Bill would add protections for children used as content by social media influencers
HB 392 gives legal, financial protections to minors for appearance in parent blogs and other social media content.
Vermont explores having telehealth hubs at libraries
An initial grant will help researchers study the feasibility of offering services at the state’s 185 libraries in a bid to help people access care even from remote areas.
NC House panel advances bill restricting K-12 student cell phone use
A North Carolina House committee advanced a bill requiring school boards to adopt cell phone restriction policies during instructional time.
Democrats push Justice Department to keep Election Threats Task Force amid rollbacks
The task force was created to help protect election officials from stalking and threats, but its future remains in question after the Trump administration scrapped other election integrity initiatives.
Ohio anti-abortion rights lobby files complaint against company for telehealth abortion services
State defers to Ohio State Medical Board, of which the president of Ohio Right to Life is a board member.
Mapping vulnerability in Arlington County, Virginia
Local leaders last month released the Community Vulnerability Index Map, which uses various data points to find vulnerable populations and inform where resources should be allocated.
New bill would loosen various BEAD rules
Republicans have long complained about some of the broadband program’s requirements and preference for fiber. New legislation would tweak many of those rules.
