Digital Government

In times of crisis, states have few tools to fight misinformation

Social media companies have pushed back against efforts to crack down on falsehoods.

Digital Government

Amid budget ‘crisis,’ Maryland looks to modernize government

Gov. Wes Moore this month signed an executive order mandating agencies review data to find cost savings. He also is looking to modernize the state’s permitting and licensing processes.

Sponsor Content

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.

Public Safety

Lessons from ‘stop and frisk’ can help police use drones without compromising civil liberties

The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.

Digital Government

For New York statewide school cellphone ban, Hochul proposes $13.5 million to cover costs

The proposal came Tuesday as Hochul presented her $252 billion 2026 state budget, which would send roughly $37.4 billion to schools across the state.

Finance

Inside Missouri’s push to help gig workers access benefits more easily

The state saw a reduction in benefits application rejections and churn after implementing an income verification platform for nontraditional workers.

Artificial Intelligence

North Dakota lawmakers discuss adding computer-generated images to definition of child pornography

Possessing a computer-generated image of child pornography would be punishable as a felony in North Dakota under a bill discussed Monday by state lawmakers.

Artificial Intelligence

Trump axes Biden’s AI executive order

President Donald Trump vowed to repeal the order during campaigning and in his presidential platform.

Infrastructure

Developers plan to build Kentucky’s first ‘hyperscale’ data center in Louisville

The operation could eventually use as much electricity as one of the state’s power plants produces.

Management

States urge Supreme Court to save affordable internet access program

States are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to save a program designed to make telephone service and internet access affordable for low-income, rural and tribal residents.

Infrastructure

Feds offer new data, research to refresh states’ water woes

A new report and data tool from the U.S. Geological Survey can help policymakers better understand where water supply risks exist in the U.S. to inform efforts to better manage the critical resource.

Sponsor Content

Navigating data security challenges in hybrid cloud environments

As data grows and cyber threats evolve, agencies must modernize infrastructure by adopting hybrid cloud environments, balancing seamless access with robust security measures to protect sensitive information and maintain operational efficiency.

Finance

Possible TikTok ban could restrict how many Ohio small businesses connect with customers

TikTok could be banned in the United States on Sunday, which could impact how many Ohio small businesses reach customers.

Artificial Intelligence

Fearing AI will take their jobs, workers plan a long battle against tech

At a landmark gathering in California, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology.

Customer Experience

New Jersey helps businesses get online

The state’s Small Business E-commerce Support Program offers funding to help less-resourced companies’ digital transformations.

Emerging Tech

New research: Done right, virtual tutoring nearly rivals in-person version

Two new Johns Hopkins University studies explore how high-quality virtual tutoring can help struggling students.

Emerging Tech

As climate change intensifies, Arizona bill would bar ‘geoengineering’ to combat it

The emerging field has caused fierce debate among scientists, some of whom see it as a way to combat people’s impact on the planet, while others see it as another way to create climate chaos.

Artificial Intelligence

Slow approach to law enforcement AI could combat errors and bias, experts say

Several police agencies across the U.S. are tapping AI to help draft police reports, but a new white paper from the American Civil Liberties Union points to the risks of its rapid adoption.

People

A challenging transition for new state CIOs

Several people are new to leading their state’s technology divisions and must navigate all manner of rules and laws while trying to make their own mark on the position.

Infrastructure

As data center boom continues, Va. legislators broach new regulations

A bipartisan coalition of Virginia lawmakers seeks to balance economic growth with energy fairness and environmental protections.