Infrastructure
Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House
The legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.
Cybersecurity
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that challenged Georgia’s electronic voting machine system
The judge dismissed a 2017 lawsuit challenging security threats of Georgia's electronic voting machines used in statewide elections since 2020.
Digital Government
Technology is the enabler for state government’s next chapter
COMMENTARY | With tightening budgets and rising expectations, automation and data-driven insights can help leaders be efficient and expand their digital services.
Sponsor Content
Smarter Grants, Stronger Oversight: How AI is Transforming Fraud Prevention and Efficiency in State Funding
AI-powered grants management systems improve fraud detection, efficiency, and compliance, safeguarding taxpayer dollars and enhancing program impact.
Workforce
Cuts to federal health agency raise concerns about state and local impacts
The staff and budget cuts at the federal level will hamper state and local health departments’ capacity to juggle public health needs like disease surveillance and data modernization, experts say.
Cybersecurity
State and local leaders look to FedRAMP changes as potential inspiration
The federal government is looking to cut red tape around its security assessment program and embrace automation. State and local leaders believe they can learn a lot from the revamp.
Digital Government
Telehealth for pets? It’s the cat’s meow, a Texas lawmaker says.
Animal health care experts raised concern that telehealth would lead to misdiagnosis and erode what little care already exists in rural Texas.
Digital Government
As measles outbreaks loom, Montana lawmakers work to regain data on immunizations
A bipartisan group is pushing to roll back a 2021 law that stopped the state from collecting local school data about immunization rates.
Digital Government
Public safety, government groups call for FirstNet reauthorization
The collection of 17 public safety and local organizations said it is “imperative” that the FirstNet Authority be reauthorized before it expires in 2027.
Management
Cities lead bans on algorithmic rent hikes as states lag behind
Minneapolis is the latest city to crack down. State legislative efforts have moved slowly.
Digital Government
The best age to use social media? Rhode Island House bill says 18 and over.
Opponents argue bill is myopic of youth’s online needs. Regulators are worried about the heavy lifting involved.
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Customer Experience
Illinois green lights modernized vehicle title and lien processing system
The state is exploring how an electronic approach to vehicle registrations and purchasing can lower costs for residents and financial institutions.
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Building flexible and secure government services: An Identity-first guide
This guide explores how an Identity-first strategy enhances security, access, and trust in government services for residents.
Digital Government
Trump nominee pledges to ‘finish the job’ on BEAD
Arielle Roth told the Senate Commerce Committee she would prioritize getting Americans connected if confirmed to lead the NTIA and not favor one technology over another.
Artificial Intelligence
Georgia House passes bill to criminalize using AI-generated political ads intended to deceive
A bill aimed at reducing misleading AI-generated political ads passed the state House with a bipartisan 152-12 vote Thursday.
Artificial Intelligence
New research finds schools of education fail to prepare teachers to use AI
Not one superintendent we spoke with considered higher education a resource for artificial intelligence-related professional learning.
Digital Government
Pennsylvania is an efficiency north star, expert says
A permitting reform effort in Pennsylvania could serve as a model for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.
Digital Government
Battle to save major internet subsidy reaches Supreme Court
Advocates and elected officials warned of the harm if the Universal Service Fund is struck down as unconstitutionally financed. Justices appeared inclined to preserve the fund.
Artificial Intelligence
Deepfakes, policing, mental health and more: Lawmakers look to further regulate AI
Utah lawmakers passed a number of artificial intelligence laws in 2025 that regulate chatbots, deepfakes, mental health services and more.
Digital Government
Houston-area cities and counties want you to go to their websites. How useful are they?
While full of information, some local government websites fall short on best web practices including readability, security and page design.
Emerging Tech
Virtual reality helps incarcerated people practice reentry to society in California
By enabling incarcerated individuals to practice their life and personal skills in virtual reality simulations, officials hope to help them succeed in society and reduce recidivism.
