Local quantum efforts need robust funding help, experts say
Speakers during GovExec’s Quantum Summit said there are plenty of local initiatives underway, but they will need continued financial support to ensure those places stay ahead.
Teachers are happy with cellphone bans; students are more ambivalent
With cellphone bans, teachers have reported less stress, better ability to manage their classrooms and social benefits for their students, according to new research.
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.
States have been ‘at the forefront’ of efforts to regulate cryptocurrency, experts say
As the cryptocurrency industry expands, lawmakers are exploring how to support innovation responsibly at the state and federal levels.
Cities turn to tech to make curb ramps ADA-accessible
Localities must install or regrade their curb ramps when roads are changed, and they are using aerial photography, geospatial data and AI to help.
North Dakota’s ‘aviation spirit’ lives on through drones
The state used drones to examine damage from last month’s severe storms and is experimenting with delivery as a way to make life easier for its rural residents and military bases.
Metaverse takes ‘guesswork’ out of Georgia city’s planning, official says
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, now has a digital twin of its downtown in the metaverse, which it can use to make data-driven decisions.
Louisiana’s counter-UAS legislation empowers local law enforcement to secure airspace
COMMENTARY | The groundbreaking law, just signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, should serve as a model to other states on how they can protect themselves from emerging aerial threats.
‘Event-based’ data could enhance traffic management efforts and road safety
Arizona State University researchers have developed an innovative traffic monitoring system that looks to improve traffic safety, particularly as self-driving cars become more popular.
How a ‘mundane’ start to digital transformations can help cities leverage AI
Sandy Springs, Georgia, is taking a slow and steady approach to a digital transformation project, starting with breaking down silos and building staff’s data literacy.
Facial recognition technology stirs more controversy in Milwaukee
A local law enforcement agency is facing public criticism over biometric surveillance plans.
AI agents in government: A transformation guide for state and local agencies
COMMENTARY | Navigating the current technology landscape in government can be challenging, but agentic AI offers numerous opportunities if used in the right way.
How prediction analysis can help further cut traffic deaths
COMMENTARY | Just over 39,000 people died in traffic fatalities last year, a number that is still too high but represents a 4% drop from 2023. Technology can help reduce that figure more.
‘More research needed’ on regulating human and AI relationships
Chatbots can provide companionship in certain situations, but speakers at a recent event said much more work is needed to understand and mitigate the risks, as well as educate users.
Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones—and other STEM research
Researchers and educators worry the sweeping cuts to education research at the National Science Foundation will limit opportunities for girls and students of color to pursue STEM careers.
What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws
Twenty years into the program, millions of Americans still don’t have the right ID to board a plane. If similar dysfunction plays out in our elections, the stakes are much higher than a missed flight.
Texas Legislature gives new city of Starbase authority to shut down local beach for SpaceX launches
Local organizations strongly opposed the measure, hosting phone banking events to urge lawmakers to vote against the bill.
California to get new planned supercomputer
The latest public-private sector collaboration between the Department of Energy, NVIDIA and Dell brings the new Doudna supercomputer to Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory to pursue advancements across emerging tech and scientific fields.
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.
Watchdog details how to build community trust in smart cities
A new report from the Government Accountability Office offers policy suggestions for officials to ensure smart city tech can be deployed in communities safely and effectively.
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