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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.
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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.
Ohio anti-abortion rights lobby files complaint against company for telehealth abortion services
State defers to Ohio State Medical Board, of which the president of Ohio Right to Life is a board member.
Mapping vulnerability in Arlington County, Virginia
Local leaders last month released the Community Vulnerability Index Map, which uses various data points to find vulnerable populations and inform where resources should be allocated.
New bill would loosen various BEAD rules
Republicans have long complained about some of the broadband program’s requirements and preference for fiber. New legislation would tweak many of those rules.
A new Texas bill is coming after online abortion pills
The 43-page measure, introduced Friday, may be the most meaningful attempt this year to block the ordering and mailing of medication abortion.
Attempts to remove technology from SD elections lose in court after losing at the polls
Attempts to ban tabulating machines and other technology from elections have fared no better in South Dakota courts than they did in several county elections.
What’s next for cybersecurity, election info sharing?
Federal funding has been slashed by $10 million for two information sharing centers, which both have tens of thousands of members. A more fragmented and expensive future could follow as states and others go it alone.
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for Pennsylvania governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
How LA is using tech to get wildfire victims financial help
The Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity selected a solution from AidKit, which uses mapping, fraud detection and real-time reporting and analytics to vet applications for relief.
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Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism
Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.
Hosting global events: Lessons in security, collaboration and innovation
COMMENTARY | The world will be watching as the U.S. prepares to host the World Cup, Olympics and Paralympics. With collaboration, data-sharing and preparation the country can set a new global standard.
Va.’s plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter safeguards
Gov. Glenn Youngkin weighs bill that would cap the daily use of apps at one hour while experts call for improved parental controls.
Innovation meets ideology: The political challenges facing today’s CIOs
COMMENTARY | Recent moves at the federal level could seep into state and local governments, and risk politicizing traditionally apolitical efforts to improve technology offerings.
‘Leave it alone’: Amid BEAD review, state leaders plead for stability
While elected officials in Washington criticize the broadband program’s speed and requirements, some officials urged them to let states proceed with plans to get people connected.
Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach
Nearly 3 million Americans live sicker, shorter lives in the hundreds of rural counties where doctor shortages are the worst and poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.
AI ‘consultant’ tool helps agencies speed up operational improvements
The AI product underscores how tech can amplify human’s work not replace it, one official says.
Social media companies applaud Utah’s latest bill aimed at teen social media use
The Utah Legislature passed a law requiring app stores to verify the age of users, the latest social media law from Utah lawmakers.
Democrats move to defend CHIPS following Trump’s calls for its removal
Following President Trump’s congressional address lambasting the landmark Biden administration bill, Democrats sounded off on Monday in its defense.
Commerce secretary announces ‘rigorous review’ of BEAD program
Howard Lutnick said it is in “dire need of a readjustment,” and pledged to take a tech-neutral approach while dismantling many of the broadband access program’s Biden-era requirements.
