New report and toolkit offers states strategies to streamline HR 1 implementation
A nonprofit recently released guidance for states as they implement changes to their Medicaid eligibility and enrollment systems to comply with new work requirements.
Language accessibility grows as a priority for public safety officials
One California county is turning to tech to better communicate with its non-English speaking population amid increasing fears about immigration enforcement in the U.S.
Feds extend a telehealth rule that could help save more people from opioid overdoses
The rule removes the in-person visit requirement for providers to prescribe a medication to treat opioid substance use disorders, which experts say could help save lives and reduce public health costs long-term.
Eyeball recognition, surveillance towers part of $40 million immigration awards for local Florida police
Gov. Rob DeSantis and the Cabinet approved the latest portion of a $250 million state grant for enforcement.
Louisiana mifepristone lawsuit could hinder telehealth abortion nationwide
Missouri, Idaho, Kansas, Texas and Florida are also suing the FDA over mifepristone’s regulations and asking the courts to restrict or rescind approval of the drug altogether.
Maryland turns to tech to improve foster care outcomes for children
A software tool is helping the Maryland Department of Human Services connect children in foster care with more family members or friends, which is linked with better adulthood outcomes.
Hidden in plain sight: Surveillance at the Arizona border
From hidden license plate readers to AI-powered cameras, federal agents have built a vast monitoring network that stretches deep into Arizona.
Maine advances privacy law amid new immigration data collection concerns
Maine lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan for a comprehensive data privacy law that would amount to some of the strictest consumer protections in the country.
Report: Steps states can take to navigate HR 1 benefit rules
States are racing against the clock to implement changes to their benefit systems under HR 1. New research from the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation suggests cross-agency and resident collaboration can help support their efforts.
‘Losing the fight’: Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions
Lawmakers are considering a model aimed at parental consent and data regulation — with more onus on social media companies — rather than an outright youth social media ban.
Inside states’ efforts to expand and strengthen longitudinal data systems
Data sharing is key to facilitate agencies’ efforts to improve resident outcomes. But officials must take a thoughtful approach to help agencies trust that their data will be used responsibly, experts say.
States turn to predictive tech to improve student performance
Student test scores across the U.S. are lower than they have been in decades. Schools that leverage tools to benchmark and predict their performance can help teachers better address learning gaps, experts say.
Mississippi lawmakers push bills to ban cellphone use in schools
Concerns about youth mental health have fueled policies to ban or restrict students from using cellphones in schools.
Rhode Island releases its roadmap for AI. Some boundaries have yet to be drawn.
The Governor’s AI Task Force on Wednesday released its first report offering a blueprint for how Rhode Island can stay competitive and use artificial intelligence responsibly and wisely.
Smartphone data helps Ohio ‘be smarter’ about reducing distracted driving
The Ohio Department of Transportation is leveraging data from smartphones and sensors to inform the state’s strategies to tackle distracted driving.
Report: States strengthen shield laws to protect abortion and gender-affirming care data
As patients seeking reproductive and gender-affirming care increasingly are using telehealth to do so, states are increasing protections for patients’ and providers’ health care data.
Surveillance pricing ban among affordability bills proposed by Colorado Democrats
State lawmakers unveiled bills aimed at affordability, including a second try at outlawing the use of personal data to set prices.
Rural Wisconsin has become a hotspot for data centers. State’s unique tax instrument explains why
Concerns over transparency, tax policy, and data centers’ utility usage drive many rural residents to oppose planned developments.
Maternal telehealth emerges as a priority for states via new federal program
Under the Rural Health Transformation Program, several states have dedicated a share of their funds to innovating and modernizing maternal health care delivery.
ICE may be tracking you via your cell phone. A Minnesota law can help.
A data privacy law — signed into law in 2024 — gives Minnesota residents the right to tell companies “no” when it comes to selling their data or using it for profiling and targeted advertising.
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