Emerging Tech
Lawmakers, advocates talk maternal health, AI, gun violence and more at Lexington conference
Several Kentucky lawmakers told dozens of health advocates Tuesday they plan to introduce a variety of bills in 2025 to collect gun violence data, restore abortion access, regulate artificial intelligence and more.
Emerging Tech
Philadelphia wants to be a national AI in education model
Beginning in March 2025, the district in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania plans to roll out a new pilot program for AI professional development.
Digital Government
‘Individualized’ government tech could improve customer experience, Florida official says
Rich Evans, CIO of Florida’s Department of Management Services, said during a recent workshop the public sector should embrace emerging technologies as a way of better serving constituents.
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Bridging the digital divide: How government can enhance citizen engagement
Citizens expect seamless, personalized digital services from government, but a survey found 74% frustrated with website accessibility, despite 57% preferring online interactions.
Digital Government
Democrats push to protect the data privacy of people seeking abortions
In Congress, Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to reintroduce legislation to ban data brokers from selling consumers’ health and location data. A similar effort is underway in Michigan.
Digital Government
Tech modernization, civil service protection big priorities for Virginia's new House Democrat
Virginia’s first Indian-American congressman-elect will bring some tech policy chops to Capitol Hill.
Digital Government
States were not prepared to face COVID-era UI fraud, congressional report says
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic said states paid out more than $191 billion in fraudulent payments. Data-driven oversight could have mitigated some of those losses, the report said.
Digital Government
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
Infrastructure
Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota
‘Utilities are getting calls every week,’ state regulator says.
Digital Government
A change at Route Fifty
We are shifting our focus to report on how state and local governments are using technology, and will keep following innovative solutions to pressing challenges.
Workforce
Cyber ranges get a boost in Maryland to strengthen the cyber talent pipeline
Public- and private- sector employers in Maryland want more cyber professionals with hands-on experience out of college. State officials are answering their call by investing in cyber ranges.
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Digital Government
Artificial intelligence study committee considers potential recommendations to lawmakers
The committee is the latest effort as Wisconsin government and business leaders attempt to confront use of and ongoing advancements of AI technology.
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GovExec TV: Five Questions with Michael Hardee
Michael Hardee, Chief Architect, Law Enforcement and Justice at Red Hat discusses the work Red Hat is doing with edge computing to push capabilities to reach the mission.
Digital Government
Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill prohibiting minors from using social media accounts as school districts become a “hunting ground” for online dangers.
Digital Government
How one state is expanding language access for UI applications
New Jersey has released training materials that can help agencies improve Spanish translations of government resources and services using artificial intelligence.
Workforce
Virtual teachers step in as school district grapples with educator shortage
The Memphis-Shelby County board approved a $4.6 million contract for Texas-based Proximity Learning to provide 100 live online teachers for middle and high school students.
Digital Government
Alabama senator refiles bill to make body cameras, dashboard footage public records
Alabama does not classify video and audio of police encounters as public records and provides limited access to those captured on tape.
Digital Government
Empowering state and local governments in the evolving tech landscape
COMMENTARY | Agency employees can leverage new developments to deliver positive outcomes for their constituents. It is up to them to seize these new opportunities.
Infrastructure
The drawbacks of government-owned broadband networks
As communities determine how to divvy up BEAD funding, a new report suggests deploying publicly owned broadband networks may not always be an effective use of the money.
Digital Government
Public health tech must be agile in post-COVID world, Virginia official says
Agencies had to quickly stand up new systems to track cases and vaccines, among other things. With federal help reduced, they need to be sustainable with their tech investments.
Digital Government
Misinformation expert used AI to draft testimony containing misinformation about AI
Stanford’s Jeff Hancock submitted the document as an expert declaration in a case involving a new Minnesota law that makes it illegal to use AI to mislead voters prior to an election.
