Digital Government
Arizona bill would force companies to disclose that digital ‘purchases’ aren’t permanent
Arizona House unanimously passes bill requiring companies to disclose when digital purchases can be altered or revoked.
Management
‘Losing the fight’: Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions
Lawmakers are considering a model aimed at parental consent and data regulation — with more onus on social media companies — rather than an outright youth social media ban.
People
Maine secretary of state reflects on a tumultuous period
Shenna Bellows has lived through federal demands for voter data, ICE raids, doxing and more. But with this year’s midterm elections fast approaching, there’s more to do.
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A Connected Government: A Roadmap for State and Local Health and Human Services
SLG HHS leaders reveal why interoperability and AI are mission-critical—and how unified data platforms transform service delivery, efficiency, and public trust.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania lawmakers show bipartisan interest in standards for data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on lawmakers to enact standards for data center developers.
Public Safety
Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now
The Milwaukee Police Department has banned use of facial recognition technology, for now, after a contentious public hearing.
Artificial Intelligence
Virginia built the digital capital of the world. Can governance keep pace?
COMMENTARY | How decades of rational decisions built a global data-center hub — and exposed the limits of public planning.
Infrastructure
California city taps AI to improve public bus service and increase ridership
An artificial intelligence-enabled traffic system is helping San Jose better serve residents using public transportation.
Artificial Intelligence
AI moratorium was never a ‘long-term solution,’ lawmaker says
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., explained that Congress is angling to design a nationwide AI framework that works with state law while offering common guardrails.
Cybersecurity
After North Carolina cyberattacks, IT officials warn General Assembly of poor preparedness
The state’s systems face more than 10 billion attack attempts each month, a top cybersecurity official told lawmakers.
Digital Government
Libraries help communities weather storms. Many are getting snowed under
COMMENTARY | The recent winter storms showed how vital libraries are, but they are struggling with deferred maintenance and an uncertain funding future.
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Public Safety
Public safety thrives on faster, more accurate data management, officials say
Public safety departments in Massachusetts are embracing a more innovative operations platform in order to boost their response times and data capabilities, officials say.
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Beyond compliance Emerging lessons from H.R. 1’s impact on benefits delivery
H.R. 1 is reshaping benefits delivery. Learn how states modernize legacy systems to boost efficiency, cut costs, and scale fast.
Public Safety
Super Bowl gears up for massive security operation
While immigration officials will reportedly not be present at the San Francisco game this weekend, a raft of federal, state and local agencies will be on site to keep the event safe from various threats.
Finance
Indiana lawmakers consider crypto pension investments, ATM scam crackdown
Legislation letting cryptocurrency into public pension investments — and tackling crypto ATM scams — was heard in committee, with votes expected next week.
Artificial Intelligence
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
Leaders in at least a dozen states have targeted data centers with separate, higher electric rates.
Public Safety
How Alabama’s data sharing approach can help others tackle public health crises
By fostering a culture of respect, responsibility and fairness for data sharing among agencies, Alabama officials are seeing improvements in responses to public health threats like the opioid crisis.
Digital Government
Tennessee platform looks to connect academic research with business
The Tennessee Innovation Exchange provides a central repository for institutions and the private sector to partner and showcase their expertise.
People
I was mayor when self-driving cars came to Austin. Here’s what New York should know.
COMMENTARY | The key question is whether autonomous vehicle companies view government as a partner or an enemy.
Public Safety
New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools
If passed, the Georgia bill would require weapons detection systems to be set up at every student point of entry at public schools.
Management
Inside states’ efforts to expand and strengthen longitudinal data systems
Data sharing is key to facilitate agencies’ efforts to improve resident outcomes. But officials must take a thoughtful approach to help agencies trust that their data will be used responsibly, experts say.
