Longtime technology issues such as broadband access, school cellphone bans, AI and modernization permeate speeches so far in 2026. But for many governors in this cycle, getting re-elected bumps up against IT.
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The company has released six new artificial intelligence capabilities covering a range of products and use cases, reflecting increasing AI adoption in state and local government across the U.S. -
The state’s Department of Economic Security is on a journey to modernize the ways in which it provides human services. Now, officials are looking to integrate AI to help staff more efficiently serve clients.
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With all California's work toward improving the procurement process, columnist Daniel Kim, who formerly led California's Department of General Services, asks: What can be done to improve the solicitations themselves?
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Chief Privacy Officer Martha Wewer reviewed the state’s approach to data protection, AI oversight and consumer privacy on Thursday as Gov. Josh Stein marked a new day of awareness during Data Privacy Week.
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People are less worried about AI taking humans’ jobs than they once were, but introducing bots to the public-sector workplace has brought new questions around integration, ethics and management. -
As governments at all levels continue to embrace new developments in artificial intelligence, cities are using automation for everything from reducing first responder paperwork to streamlined permitting.
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Agencies report that critical IT positions remain hard to fill, but finding the right people takes more than job postings. States are expanding intern and apprentice programs to train and retain talent.
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Commissioners OK’d spending about $39,000 for software to better coordinate crisis services, particularly around mental health and substance abuse. It is intended to improve public-facing case management.
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A bipartisan package of proposed laws would bar drone operators from overflying state-owned property and “critical infrastructure.” The state would also have to develop an app for pilots.
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A new survey from the research firm Britebound finds parents are increasingly open to career and technical education, even as traditional college remains their top preference for after high school.
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Council Bluffs Community School District will spend funding from Google on an autonomous robot, new welding booths and specialized Project Lead The Way engineering devices and IT hardware for interdisciplinary courses.
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The online form lets residents make appeals of denied or delayed records requests as part of the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor Unit. The state Legislature recently mandated this process.
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The state’s Clean Mobility Program intends to deliver funding for “scalable, community-led demonstration projects” across micromobility, ride-share and on-demand shared transportation.
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With possible state changes ahead on electric bicycle rules, the city’s mayor and a City Council member will meet with a state assemblyman on the topic. Lawmakers are at work on measures regulating the devices.
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The state has been fast-tracking the permitting process at the governor’s direction, following an executive order. Now, officials are leveraging these improvements to invite business growth.
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The order from Gov. Greg Gianforte directs the state labor department to expand AI training opportunities, integrate such tools to support job seekers, and support small businesses’ AI integrations.
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As of last year, Texas had 24 full-time, public virtual schools in operation serving nearly 62,200 students. In 2014, the state had only a few virtual schools and less than 5,000 students in them.
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