Budget & Finance
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Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption tax. -
The program, designed for water and wastewater systems, builds upon plans released last year by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The move comes amid increasing worries about cyber attacks linked to the ongoing and widening war in Iran.
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Plus, Maine is looking for partners for its middle-mile network, New Mexico has enacted a law establishing a broadband affordability program, fiber infrastructure expansion is continuing, and more.
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Google is required to end within 90 days what the European Union says are abusive practices, or will be fined penalty payments up to 5 percent of the average daily worldwide turnover of its parent company, Alphabet.
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We all need to think about how we can more thoughtfully buy and apply technology for the sake of procurement modernization.
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The deal will replace an existing contract with Verizon with T-Mobile.
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One phase of work was completed this spring, and more improvements are scheduled to be completed by the fall.
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The tax modernization initiative is expected to cost a total of $60 million, and the final phase of the project is scheduled to launch in July 2019.
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The bill would provide some $6.25 million a year for the organization to help internet access companies expand their services and to bond for infrastructure improvements.
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The stat's proposed budget would include cutting the Local Government Innovation Fund and the Straight-A Fund.
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Jackson, Miss., has used analytics to identify ineffective practices in order to repurpose funds more efficiently.
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No longer can the state award no-bid contracts on specified purchases, including those involving technology projects.
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While it seems far-fetched, the danger is real for small governments.
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The Treasury’s Transparency Portal was developed to help residents understand where resources are devoted and hold officials accountable.
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As President Donald Trump’s administration looks to clamp down on federal spending, there’s deepening uncertainty about the flow of federal dollars necessary to bring faster internet to lower-population areas.
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An in-depth look at five interactive websites that offer fresh views of data.
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While acknowledging that his idea has little chance of advancing in the current political environment, Democratic Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky says you have to start somewhere.
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Faced with growing Medicaid enrollment and tight budgets, Republican lawmakers in several other states are taking steps to ensure that people receiving welfare benefits are eligible for them.
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The King County Council requires that a Benefit Achievement Plan be developed for all technology projects prior to being funded.
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The city’s 12.45 percent hotel room tax rate would apply to users of Airbnb services whenever they book a room, home or apartment.
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As expected, the scarier the better when it comes to collection notices.
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