Artificial Intelligence
Cities across the US are embracing AI guidelines for local government workers
Municipalities have been forging ahead on usage policies for their employees, drawing from federal guidance but also implementing their own initiatives.
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At least 4 bills to reform sweeping AI law expected during Colorado special session
State lawmakers failed to pass tweaks in regular session. They’ll try again this week.
Artificial Intelligence
Piloting AI: Mastering ‘AI-manship’
COMMENTARY | Just like pilots know when something is wrong when they fly a plane, local tech leaders should trust their instincts on AI, especially if the systems produce unfair or suspicious results.
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AI-Powered Agents Streamline State and Local Service Delivery
State and local agencies can use AI agents to bridge workforce gaps. Salesforce Agentforce offers low-code tools to deploy support across key functions.
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How New Jersey’s AI assistant saves the state time and money
Chief Innovation Officer Dave Cole said the cost is about $1 per user, per month, and has already helped employees save hours of time by helping with various tasks.
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Virginia lawmakers weigh risks and rewards of AI chatbots
As chatbots become study aids, companions, and even mental health supports, legislators grapple with how to regulate a fast-moving technology.
Digital Government
The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. States are scrambling to help.
Advocates say mental health issues are rising in that population amid hostility from the Trump administration.
Artificial Intelligence
Beyond chatbots: How agentic AI can transform government services
COMMENTARY | The technology holds much promise for the public sector and could revolutionize how employees work. But it must be approached with caution.
Digital Government
How Maryland is approaching statewide IT modernization
The state released an IT master plan that aims to innovate how state employees approach emerging technologies and how services are delivered to residents.
Digital Government
Innovative mapping tool reveals hidden wetlands and enhances conservation efforts
An AI-powered model aids states and countries in planning and restoration priorities.
Management
From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools
Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.
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Data-driven early intervention strategies could revolutionize Philly’s approach to crime prevention
COMMENTARY | The biggest hurdle to developing cost-effective policies that reduce youth violence is the lack of coordinated, cross-agency use of data.
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From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Framework for Modern Citizen-Centered Government
A recent survey reveals a major gap between citizen expectations and government services—impacting trust, efficiency, and agency effectiveness across state and local levels.
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State officials should use ‘safety goggles’ when implementing AI, Minnesota official says
As state legislators interested in AI expands, so too should their efforts to establish guardrails and policies that ensure the tech’s responsible use.
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Could AI prevent teacher burnout?
Some educators are using AI to streamline lesson plans, personalize learning and reduce burnout, freeing up hours for themselves and their students.
Digital Government
Attorneys general call on Meta to place privacy limits on new Instagram location feature
The app's new feature quickly faced backlash from privacy advocates who warn against sharing highly personal data with an intermediary like Meta.
Digital Government
Trump wants states to feed voter info into powerful citizenship data program
Republicans are laser-focused on purging noncitizens from voter rolls.
Emerging Tech
Florida enlists robot bunnies to manage invasive pythons
To track down and remove invasive Burmese pythons, the South Florida Water Management District is turning to toy rabbits to bait the snakes.
Digital Government
Idaho attorney general joins multi-state crackdown on illegal robocalls
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said his office is joining a multistate effort to crack down on illegal robocalls nationally.
Management
‘A fear pandemic’: Immigration raids push patients into telehealth
With intensified immigration enforcement in California, community clinics serving Latino and immigrant populations say they’ve noticed an increase in telehealth usage.
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Teachers lean on AI to help English learners as Trump pushes schools to integrate the technology
Teachers are embracing AI tools to translate texts and create engaging language acquisition activities for English learners. But federal funding cuts could complicate that work.
