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.
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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.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania governor says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.
Artificial Intelligence
As the Trump administration loosens AI rules, states look to regulate the technology
Measures range from consumer protections to deepfakes to use in health care.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
