Infrastructure
How government leaders can balance the pros and cons of data center development
Policy and partnerships with tech companies can give state and local leaders a lever to ensure data centers are developed responsibly and sustainable, experts said during a recent webinar.
Digital Government
DHS expanding citizenship system for voter verification, despite concerns about potential disenfranchisement
Twenty-six states are in line to use a revamped DHS system to check their voter rolls for non-citizens, although the network has raised concerns about privacy and accuracy — including if it could kick eligible voters off the rolls.
Management
Virginia rolls out Mobile ID, plans to expand use of program across commonwealth
Virginia State Police, all DMV customer service centers, and nine Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area will also accept the ID.
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Shaping healthcare’s future through intelligent care delivery
Discover how intelligent care delivery uses AI and data to transform federal healthcare into proactive, personalized, and data-driven patient care.
Cybersecurity
Government funding deal reups cyber grant program
Lawmakers reauthorized the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program as part of the deal to reopen the federal government, but funding remains an open question.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-powered balloons have been photographing Arizona homes for insurance risk assessments
The new technology raises new privacy and policy concerns.
Digital Government
Most states don’t disclose which companies get data center incentives, report finds
At least 36 states give the subsidies, but only 11 reveal which businesses receive the benefits.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 20 Democratic states inadvertently share driver data with ICE, lawmakers say
Nlets, a nonprofit law enforcement info-sharing network, can share state residents’ information with immigration agencies, federal lawmakers said Wednesday.
Artificial Intelligence
Colorado town strives to become an ‘agentic smart city’
Vail has implemented a smart city platform that municipal leaders hope will improve government operations and boost customer experience.
Cybersecurity
Report blames Nevada hack on employee downloading malware
The August cyber incident took down state websites after a state worker inadvertently downloaded malware onto a government machine. And while hackers demanded a ransom, none was paid.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania bill seeks to close ‘loophole’ for AI-generated child sexual abuse materials
“Children are now targeted in ways we never thought possible.”
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Artificial Intelligence
Virginia’s artificial intelligence registry faces transparency challenges, study shows
Research reveals state agencies’ mounting frustrations with the tool developed by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency.
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The agility mandate: How government agencies are rethinking work to deliver faster
Agencies must break silos, boost flexibility, and modernize securely to deliver mission outcomes faster in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments.
Digital Government
Voters approve digitized New York City map amid affordable housing push
Supporters said the new map, which was approved overwhelmingly last week, will help speed up approvals of new housing and development projects. Opponents warned it would centralize power away from the five boroughs.
Artificial Intelligence
A data center could be coming to an upstate New York town, and residents are speaking out
The town board in Lansing is considering a temporary ban on large-scale development that could delay construction.
Digital Government
Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children
Texas is the third state to sue the platform, alongside dozens of private plaintiffs who say Roblox didn’t do enough to protect their kids from sexually explicit content.
Digital Government
Congress is letting states hoard broadband billions
COMMENTARY | The restructured BEAD program will save taxpayer money, but some governments want to hold onto that cash rather than return it to their residents.
Artificial Intelligence
New tool aims to help schools vet AI tech in education
Tech companies aren’t always transparent about their AI products. A new report offers a way for education leaders to examine them more closely.
Cybersecurity
How Dakota State University looks to lead on growing the cyber workforce
The institution has long been a leader on combatting various cybersecurity issues and increasing preparedness by providing its students with hands-on labs and simulations, with a view to fast-tracking them into sensitive roles.
Infrastructure
With Democrats in charge in Virginia, Spanberger targets lower energy bills — and higher costs for data centers
Incoming governor promises to reshape utility policy, revive climate programs and speed up renewables after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes and stalled legislation.
Digital Government
Florida’s E-Verify expansion clears first legislative hurdle
‘It simply enforces the law,’ said Rep. Berny Jacques.
