Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement
The company will only follow through on toughest new limits if TikTok, YouTube adopt similar rules.
Early findings from Maricopa County’s new AI assistant reveal resident priorities
Pet-related services are a leading search topic among users so far, and officials view these findings as an opportunity to foster resident engagement.
South Dakota’s cybersecurity program is running out of time, money as local governments face attacks
The $7 million in state cybersecurity funding for SecureSD expires in 2028. Once it runs out, local governments will have to absorb costs.
Going on the offensive: How local governments can proactively leverage data against physical climate risk
COMMENTARY | Local agencies are not climate modeling labs, but by using external data, leaders can protect their capacity and focus entirely on using local expertise to make decisions.
Missouri launches statewide app to help officials, residents prepare for flooding
The Missouri Hydrology Information Center has designed a mobile app and website aimed at making complex flood and drought data easier for the public and government users to navigate.
The hidden cost of tech complexity in state and local governments
COMMENTARY | Tool sprawl creates various challenges, including requiring more manual work and undermining security. A stronger operating model can reduce that complexity.
New guide aims to help build digital service teams
Digital service teams are valuable to state and local government service delivery, but launching one is not always straightforward, one expert says. A new guide looks to assist officials in their efforts to create them.
Oklahoma launches statewide effort to use libraries to close the digital divide
While many local and county governments have launched similar projects to improve digital equity, officials say Oklahoma is the first in the nation to do so statewide.
Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
More than 50 communities have canceled contracts or deactivated cameras this year.
6,000 BEAD projects need 86K+ permits, report finds
Researchers found that over half of those projects will need at least 10 permits, while 1 in 7 will require more than 20 across the state, local and federal levels.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announces lawsuit against TikTok
TikTok pushed back on the lawsuit, saying it relies on “misleading and inaccurate claims.”
Trump admin delays TANF data sharing plan opposed by blue states
Democrat-led states are concerned the administration will share cash assistance recipients’ sensitive information with immigration enforcement and other federal agencies.
Immigration searches were conducted on Twin Falls Flock network. A month later, agreements changed.
Public records show nationwide police agencies conducted immigration searches on Twin Falls Automated License Plate Readers, evading state law and department policy.
Maryland to expand chip EBT card program statewide
It joins a growing number of states turning to chip technology as a tool against benefit fraud.
The missing piece in urban mobility strategies: Private parking garages
COMMENTARY | Many city governments have invested heavily in connected mobility infrastructure. Few have thought of including the parking garage down the block.
All eyes on Flock as Idaho navigates surveillance technology across the state
The technology faces nationwide controversy because of concerns around data privacy, shaky oversight and the potential for warrantless searches.
State lawmakers call for stronger digital identity, data privacy frameworks
Utah and Colorado are exploring two initiatives that could serve as north stars for other lawmakers looking to expand their digital or mobile identification programs.
Rural health transformation funds go to tech companies for innovations
The new fund will implement new technologies from health-focused startups in rural communities, but the strategy has its doubters.
Online prediction markets rile up state lawmakers
They say Kalshi and Polymarket are more like sportsbooks than commodity markets.
Yearbook report recognizes states’ phone-free school laws
Eleven states were honored for passing new laws or strengthening existing ones governing phone use in schools, although some were dinged for confusing implementation.
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