Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania turns to AI to help reduce time-to-hire
The state aims to bring the time it takes to hire a new employee down to within 50 days.
Public Safety
Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts
COMMENTARY | If the health content you see on social media sounds too good to be true, it’s very likely false – but there are ways to check it out before sharing.
Artificial Intelligence
New York lawmakers ask House GOP not to block AI regulations
New York has regulated AI companies when Congress has failed to do so – but House Republicans hope to put a stop to that.
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Digital Government
Report: Text reminders for court hearings can help boost justice system efficiency
Sending simple, timely reminders to court users can help mitigate the costs of missed court hearings that create burdens across judiciary systems, one expert says.
Digital Government
Missouri upgrades system for public benefits program WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles.
Artificial Intelligence
Meet ‘Ask Indiana,’ state government’s new AI chatbot
The Indiana government has a new digital front door with the newly redesigned IN.gov website and AI chatbot.
Cybersecurity
How a community college cyber range is building the next generation of cyber workers
COMMENTARY | A new training program in Maryland is providing students and mid-career professionals with access to simulated cyber threats and can help employers see how they deal with those threats.
Artificial Intelligence
House budget bill would put 10-year pause on state AI regulation
The bill before the House Energy and Commerce Committee under the budget reconciliation process would prevent states from enforcing “any law or regulation” for AI models. It may run afoul of Senate rules.
Artificial Intelligence
California v Colorado: How two states leading AI legislation are approaching it differently
Lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis made Colorado first in the nation to pass a comprehensive AI regulation law. The other leading state, California, has taken an alternative, incremental approach.
Digital Government
Missouri lawmakers pass ban on cell phones in public school classrooms
A bill passed by the state legislature will require school districts to create a policy banning cell phone usage throughout the school day.
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Digital Government
Police department turns to new data tool to boost performance
The Rochester, New York, Police Department started using a tool known as Commons in April. It provides frequently updated criminal justice data and can help set policy goals.
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Emerging Tech
Tech can help address aging population’s health needs, expert says
A program in New York aims to support healthy aging among older individuals by encouraging social interactions and health maintenance using TVs.
Digital Government
BEAD uncertainty swirls, joined by Trump’s threats to the Digital Equity Act
State leaders want more guidance from the federal government amid a 90-day delay in their final plans. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he will kill a related digital equity program.
Digital Government
AGs in both Carolinas target Chinese app linked to international fentanyl trade
The Chinese messaging app WeChat has more than a billion users globally. Six state attorneys general want to know how it is fighting its use for money laundering.
Public Safety
Washington to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters
A new state law set to take effect in 2029 will require repeat speeding offenders to install the devices in their vehicles.
Cybersecurity
Encryption needs balance between privacy and transparency, Virginia tech leader says
The recent “Signalgate” incident highlighted reliance on encrypted messaging apps and tools, even as state and local officials must be cautious to preserve the public’s right to see their communications.
Management
Albany’s blueprint for schools: cell-free halls, looser Yeshiva rules, new aid math
It’s up to school districts in New York to figure out how to implement cellphone bans, but the budget does include $13.5 million to assist districts in purchasing supplies that can help.
Cybersecurity
Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle privacy suit
The state attorney general sued Google in 2022, alleging it unlawfully tracked and collected users’ private data.
Customer Experience
Raleigh to launch self-service portal for residents
Officials in the North Carolina city say they want to simplify the way its 500,000 residents engage with its agencies through its “Ask Raleigh” customer experience center.
