How states can prepare to leverage AI for benefits eligibility
As benefits application backlogs continue to mount, artificial intelligence could help ease the squeeze on already strained caseworkers, experts say.
Alabama governor to weigh cellphone ban bill
Gov. Kay Ivey in her 2025 State of the State endorsed legislation to ban cellphones in schools, saying that social media is negatively impacting students.
California regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track you
Pressure from the governor preceded the AI regulation retreat. Big tech gets more leeway to help make decisions or target ads.
Problem solved: How data makes cities more efficient, effective and attuned to AI
COMMENTARY | If the public sector wants to operate at peak performance, it must harness its data and deploy it across all its functions. Cities across the world are showing what is possible.
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.
Data centers defend environmental record amid AI push
Several states are worried about the power and water impacts of the centers needed to power the technology. But the industry moved to assure those concerned that they have it under control.
New York’s cellphone ban: Exemptions, enforcement, and costs explained
Under the policy, school districts across the state will have until this summer to craft their implementation plans and must begin enforcing them at the start of next school year.
Bill requiring app stores to verify age for minors in Alabama stalls in House committee
A bill to require age verification when creating app store accounts in Alabama stalled in a House committee.
Building a pipeline of state and local tech workers
States continue to fret about the brain drain from a generation of retirees. But some are thinking hard about how to get the next generation in, whether they be early-career employees or existing ones in need of new skills.
‘Buckle up’: Data privacy bills back before Maine Legislature
Amid the lack of a national data privacy bill, all of the bill sponsors highlighted the importance of enacting a law that is interoperable among other states.
Tech is driving the New York City economy, new report finds
The Center for an Urban Future found that 30 years after establishing a foothold, the industry could soon rival Silicon Valley in size.
How tech sped up Honolulu’s housing permits
Using automation to pre-screen applications has brought the pre-check process down to a matter of days, while AI helps reviewers check code compliance in a more streamlined way.
First-of-its-kind assessment maps states’ public health data-sharing policies
Timely, accurate, and complete information is vital to detecting, preventing disease.
REAL ID enforcement deadline looms for states
In just two days, domestic travelers must use the new ID after years of implementation delays. To prepare, some states have opened DMV offices longer, while others have asked for loosened rules or another extension.
Study: Drone technology has potential to help rural healthcare
The study found patients at the receiving end of drone deliveries were eager to “embrace” the new technology and expressed willingness to use it again in the future.
SpaceX workers in South Texas vote yes to create City of Starbase
Critics of Elon Musk and SpaceX say that a new city will give more power to a company they believe is harming the environment.
AI could be key to quicker disease detection and treatment, expert says
A new partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Leidos aims to advance public health disease monitoring by developing artificial intelligence-enabled detection tools.
Minneapolis automates food permitting, removes ‘two-feet high’ paper stack
Having previously relied on handwritten permit applications and taking payment by phone, the city now uses cloud-based software to automate much of the process and make it more efficient.
23andMe users’ genetic data is at risk, state AGs warn
State and federal laws may not protect consumers’ DNA information.
Companies announce billions in investments to support emerging tech
The new corporate investments pledged to U.S. manufacturing aim to support the country’s growing artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem, among others.
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