Workforce

Idaho lawmakers want Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law

Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers.

Cybersecurity

GSA launches FedRAMP revamp

One major goal of the changes is to speed up the timeframe for agencies to get access to the latest technology quickly, “not months or years down the road,” the agency’s acting administrator said.

Workforce

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.

Sponsor Content

GovExec TV: Five Questions with Ryan Doherty

Ryan Doherty discusses technology modernization, the "business first, tech enabled" approach, and public-private partnerships for mission success.

Digital Government

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.

Customer Experience

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.

Artificial Intelligence

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.

Finance

Sports bettors have one app in Rhode Island. More may be on the way.

The monopoly that International Game Technology (IGT) PLC has over Rhode Island’s digital sportsbook could come to an end by mid-2026 under bills filed in the General Assembly this month.

Artificial Intelligence

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.

Cybersecurity

FedRAMP to announce major overhaul next week

The initiative would seek to automate much of the cloud security program’s approval workflow and shift more control to the private sector.

Sponsor Content

Prioritizing digital readiness in a remote environment

State and local government leaders face complex challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape.

Cybersecurity

Trump order put states at the forefront of cyber and natural disaster response

The executive order signed this week is part of a wider push to put the onus on states and localities to prepare for disasters, rather than the federal government.

Finance

‘Magic money’: Arizona Republicans advance bills to legitimize cryptocurrency

The bills mirror moves by 22 other states that have introduced similar legislation authorizing the state treasurer or state pension funds to invest in cryptocurrency.

People

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.

Digital Government

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.

Digital Government

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.

People

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.

Artificial Intelligence

A new path to recovery: How AI can transform disaster response

COMMENTARY | With interagency data sharing, leadership, tested tools and data security, emerging tech like AI could help states and localities be better prepared for catastrophe.

Cybersecurity

Texas mulls establishing new Cyber Command

Legislation would create the command and mandate that it set up a cybersecurity strategy. Gov. Greg Abbott said it is vital to protect the Lone Star State from bad actors.