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The findings come as U.S. lawmakers are poised to end the Direct File program, which offers Americans a free, online tax filing service directly with the government.

Parking tech can help cities generate revenue amid economic uncertainty

Efficient parking management can also help attract more people to downtown areas that are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts, experts say.

US should rethink current views of Russia’s cyber might, new report says

A think tank paper argues that Moscow’s network of hackers is more fragmented than U.S. officials once believed — a dynamic that may have led to exaggerated expectations of Russia’s cyber capabilities during its 2022 Ukraine invasion.

Report highlights community pushback stalling $64 billion in data center development nationwide

In Virginia, the globe’s largest concentration of data centers, and nationally, local opposition has coalesced into a powerful, bipartisan force.

How Idaho uses data to fill in-demand jobs

The Idaho LAUNCH scholarship program grants students up to $8,000 to cover tuition and fees at eligible institutions, if they are looking to be trained in an area that needs more workers.

Regional approach could solve water sector’s cyber challenges

The federal government has repeatedly warned of threats to critical infrastructure, which faces budget and staffing challenges. Better collaboration could help ease some of those challenges.

New Mexico AG opposes U.S. House GOP efforts to restrict state laws on AI

As U.S. House Republicans seek to ban states from passing laws to regulate AI, state AGs, including in New Mexico, push back.

AI use in financial services could add to bias risks, GAO warns

A new Government Accountability Office report suggests federal regulators offer updated guidance to weed out bias in financial institutions' artificial intelligence systems.

At least 20 states have reportedly lost digital equity grant funding

States across the country have had their grant funding pulled after President Donald Trump announced he was ending the program. Program supporters say they are plotting their next steps.

AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check

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Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media

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South Carolina database makes addiction treatment measurement accessible

The platform is the first of its kind to break down care delivery county by county and help understand how well treatment is working.

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.

DOGE trend hits Texas, Jacksonville governments

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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.

Report: Text reminders for court hearings can help boost justice system efficiency

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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.

Meet ‘Ask Indiana,’ state government’s new AI chatbot

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How a community college cyber range is building the next generation of cyber workers

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