From pull-ups to prompting: The Presidential AI Challenge seeks to inspire the next generation
The brand new initiative is designed to get students and educators thinking about how artificial intelligence can be used to solve real-world problems in their communities.
Some Republican states resist DOJ demand for private voter data
Critics fear President Donald Trump would use the data to target opponents or hype rare cases of noncitizen voting.
Bipartisan bill seeks to reinstate national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
In July, Trump cut LGBTQ+ youth services for 988, the suicide crisis hotline that launched in 2022.
Trump’s Justice Department says it sued two states for not turning over voter data
Maine’s Department of the Secretary of State has received no notification of the lawsuit, and the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office also said that it hasn’t seen a court filing.
Satellite’s use grows as BEAD plans roll in
Fiber still leads the way, but SpaceX and Amazon’s Project Kuiper look set to be bigger players in the tech-neutral federal program.
Senators call for election security briefing as major races draw closer
“We are concerned that you may have directed the Intelligence Community (IC) to cease its intelligence reporting on this vital topic,” the senators wrote to the director of national intelligence in a Monday letter.
State officials wrestle with federal data demands
Speakers during a recent webinar said federal access is “not unlimited,” and that certain safeguards are in place “for good reason.”
Upgraded 911 and reauthorized FirstNet among public safety officials’ tech priorities
Emergency management and law enforcement officials told a House subcommittee there is much to be done if states and localities are to be able to respond to multiplying threats and challenges.
Agencies and industry announce efforts to further Presidential AI Challenge
The Trump administration is angling to leverage private sector partnerships and an all-hands agency approach to establish a robust U.S. AI workforce and education platform.
New bill would reauthorize state and local cyber grant program
The bipartisan legislation, which expires at month’s end, would extend the popular program and ensure that critical infrastructure and AI systems are covered under it.
Push continues to fund cyber info-sharing center
Emergency funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center runs out at the end of September, and experts are worried about the consequences if it lapses fully.
Alaska signs first-of-its-kind permit streamlining deal with feds
The state agreed to receive assistance from the federal Permitting Council to work together on certain projects in a bid to move them through the process more quickly.
Louisiana vets new voting systems as Trump doubles down on false fraud claims
Secretary of State Nancy Landry’s office hosted a demonstration Tuesday of new voting systems technology as part of the state’s efforts to replace its decades-old machines.
Mapping helps Maine adapt to changing broadband rules
The Maine Connectivity Authority has mapped its broadband infrastructure and potential service areas, as well as assets related to digital equity. Doing so means everything can be quickly adjusted as guidance changes.
The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. States are scrambling to help.
Advocates say mental health issues are rising in that population amid hostility from the Trump administration.
Trump wants states to feed voter info into powerful citizenship data program
Republicans are laser-focused on purging noncitizens from voter rolls.
States have been ‘at the forefront’ of efforts to regulate cryptocurrency, experts say
As the cryptocurrency industry expands, lawmakers are exploring how to support innovation responsibly at the state and federal levels.
West Virginia likely to work with Trump administration on SNAP data request
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he’s inclined to comply with a request from the Trump administration to supply personal data for SNAP recipients.
Montana governor announced EO for AI, trades workforce development
The 406 JOBS Initiative directs the Montana Department of Labor and Industry to develop and implement a statewide framework to align with federal executive orders.
Why states should scrutinize the Justice Department’s requests for voter rolls
The government is obligated by law to explain how it plans to use the information it collects. But the Trump administration hasn’t provided many details yet.
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