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Virginia rolls out Mobile ID, plans to expand use of program across commonwealth
Virginia State Police, all DMV customer service centers, and nine Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area will also accept the ID.
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Nonprofit launches tool to help agencies field Medicaid, SNAP rule changes
The Benefit Navigator tool has been years in the making, and its most recent iteration could be critical for public agencies trying to keep residents connected to public benefits.
Why a new California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet
A new California law enhanced privacy for consumers nationwide by providing browser settings to block the sale of personal data.
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information
COMMENTARY | How people talk about data privacy can overcome – or reinforce – their skepticism that things can change.
Expanding telehealth coverage and flexibility remains a priority for states, report says
Through broader telehealth policies, states can provide pathways for patients and providers to better leverage such resources, one expert says.
DHS asked Texas to hand over driver’s license data for citizenship checks
It’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
One county uses wearables to protect its growing aging population
Like many U.S. communities, Los Angeles County’s older adult population is booming. Wearable tech could help address those people’s increasing health needs and safety concerns.
Pennsylvania lawmakers study ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone usage in schools is a hot-button issue in the state.
Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives
Without the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states must rely on ‘DIY’ disease surveillance.
New California law forces chatbots to protect kids’ mental health
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids use chatbots. Child advocates backed a different bill.
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Updated Oklahoma campaign finance system will launch in two weeks
Guardian 2.0 will make filing and public access to campaign finance information easier, have a new login, and a more intuitive filing experience, according to state officials.
With federal penalties looming, Washington looks to curb food stamp payment errors
States that routinely overpay or underpay food stamp recipients could now lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Inside Iowa’s data solutions looking to reduce recidivism and improve prison management
Timely data insights are helping Iowa’s Department of Corrections target facilities that need extra support to manage and release incarcerated individuals successfully.
Judge refuses to block voter data transfer, noting election agency’s promise to sign agreement first
A Circuit Court judge in South Carolina refused Wednesday to temporarily block the South Carolina Election Commission from sharing information with the Department of Justice.
Feds vote to move forward with cellphone jamming, a longtime priority for South Carolina prisons
A plan to allow cellphone jamming in state prisons can move forward, the Federal Communications Commission decided Tuesday.
How tech has improved Coloradans’ access to early childhood education
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is seeing preschool enrollment gains after deploying a software solution that streamlines the application process for families and caregivers.
School systems are remaking the old yellow bus into a high-tech machine
Live cameras, GPS tracking and navigation have reshaped the school bus experience for students and drivers.
Cellphone ban means less drama, more focus for some North Dakota students
North Dakota schools implemented a bell-to-bell cellphone restriction for the 2025-26 school year and some administrators are starting to see the results.
How tech-assisted care coordination can help communities bounce back after severe storms
Care coordination platforms can assist government and other organizations to more efficiently respond to and plan for an increase in residents’ demand for social services amid natural disasters, a new report says.
New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent
Researchers hope that transparency around where the money is going will help counties use the funds more effectively.
