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New Jersey lawmakers OK plan to charge data centers for spiking electric costs
Data centers, which are driving higher electric costs in New Jersey, would face new tariffs under a plan legislators advanced Thursday.
New Jersey’s innovation office first to be enshrined in state law
In his final weeks in office, Gov. Phil Murphy codified the state’s digital delivery team, which is now known as the New Jersey Innovation Authority.
New Jersey’s New Year’s resolution to tap AI for better service delivery
At a time when states are pressed to innovate their public benefit systems, the Garden State is prioritizing expanding its AI tools under a new grant program.
New Jersey leverages platform to help adults go back to school
The state partnered with ReUp Education to offer adult learners to a platform to access resources and services that help them complete their degrees.
New Jersey lawmakers propose new limits on lawsuits under data privacy law
The bill would "sacrifice the safety of New Jersey’s public servants," one critic says.
New Jersey uses AI as a tool to boost resident and staff experiences
A new report from the state highlights how AI is helping the state improve service delivery for residents for critical resources like food assistance and unemployment insurance.
New Jersey offers guidance for building generative AI tools
One Garden State official hopes the gathered insights can benefit other public sector professionals.
New Jersey education officials back school phone bans
In new guidance, the Department of Education endorsed policies limiting students' access to cellphones and other devices with internet access.
How New Jersey’s AI assistant saves the state time and money
Chief Innovation Officer Dave Cole said the cost is about $1 per user, per month, and has already helped employees save hours of time by helping with various tasks.
How student-run security centers can help state and local governments find cyber talent
Higher education institutions are turning to their students to meet their cyber needs, while simultaneously developing a tech-savvy workforce for the public sector.
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Tech helps New Jersey house unsheltered veterans
More than 30,000 U.S. veterans were unsheltered last year. New Jersey is turning to a cloud-enabled platform to streamline and expedite efforts to get veterans in the state housed.
New Jersey taps the private sector to facilitate AI innovation and talent
Under two new programs, the state aims to leverage the private sector to help advance its goal of leading in artificial technology innovation.
New Jersey governor signs bill criminalizing deepfakes
Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jerseyans deserve stronger safeguards against rapidly evolving threats in the virtual realm.
New Jersey turns to Direct File to make tax filing easier for older adults
The Garden State is one of several that are now making retirees eligible for the federal Direct File program.
New Jersey report warns stolen credentials remain top cyber threat
Bad actors are still looking to take advantage of phishing attacks to steal passwords, a recent report from the state’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness said.
New Jersey helps businesses get online
The state’s Small Business E-commerce Support Program offers funding to help less-resourced companies’ digital transformations.
Drone sighting epidemic spurs Dems in Congress to urge more transparency from feds
Unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey and New York have raised concerns across the Northeast. Some lawmakers are demanding more information from federal agencies.
How one state is expanding language access for UI applications
New Jersey has released training materials that can help agencies improve Spanish translations of government resources and services using artificial intelligence.
More states ban PFAS, or forever chemicals, in more products
In total this year, at least 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures.
State dam safety programs could get new look after summer storms
The pressure is on aging dams as climate change fuels more intense weather, but it often takes high-profile incidents to focus lawmakers and other officials on the problem.
