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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Kandiyohi County continues to lag "far behind" most neighboring counties in broadband availability, officials say. Large rural swaths don't have broadband at all, while the service in many other rural areas is inadequate.
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The roughly $30 million project will increase wireless data capacity by tenfold. Project officials expect work to be done by the end of next year, with the first 5G service available in some areas early next year.
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The unmanned aircraft are expected to provide services to the oil and gas industry before branching into new sectors. The airport's close proximity to waterways and the Gulf of Mexico has been billed as a strong advantage.
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Population density and whether residents can afford it are two of the main barriers to broadband expansion, officials say. For families unable to afford services, regional collaborations can help to bridge the cost gap.
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Without discussion on the merits of meeting the demand, the board tackled the agenda item in two minutes, voted and moved on. An additional $25,000 will come out of the city budget to cover the insurance policy deductible.
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Facebook insists that it doesn’t plan on using financial information gleaned from customers’ use of Libra to target ads, but many details of how the final product will work remain to be decided before its 2020 launch.
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Stanislaus is among numerous counties facing millions of dollars in equipment replacement costs to comply with state rules, but financial assistance is available from state and federal sources to defray the expense.
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The case of a former fire department lieutenant who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in April has prompted city investment in nearly 40 surveillance cameras and a keycard entry system.
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Election officials in the state will have up to $5.1 million to gird the 2020 presidential election against cyberthreats — $2.3 million from unused federal grants and $2.8 million from the state Legislature.
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Gov. Tom Wolf wants Restore Pennsylvania to get $4.5 billion over four years for state upgrades, borrowed against a natural gas severance tax. It’s a proposal the Republican-controlled Legislature has rejected since 2015.
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While the intricacies of public-private partnerships can be tough to navigate, they have been successful in helping cities build the kind of digital infrastructure that’s necessary for today’s urban economy and society.
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The city of Arlington, Texas, is a leader in how it maximizes the use of funds and workforce for its parks and recreation programs. Its success is built on five key strategies that leverage data.
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OpenGov-designed Oklahoma Checkbook provides users with an accounting of state expenditures and fulfills one of the governor's campaign promises to strengthen transparency and accountability.
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The Henderson County radio committee has picked Harris Communications for a multi-million dollar communications system. Officials say a final choice will probably be made during an upcoming commissioners court meeting.
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In the first official report in two years, Innovation Director Devta Kidd told leaders of the Indiana city that she plans to ask for less money during this year’s budgeting process while moving ahead with more initiatives.
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The state’s budget could be finalized at any moment between now and Saturday, but as it stands, some major technology initiatives seems to be getting the financial attention leaders were after.
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Phone service users in Oklahoma pay monthly governmental service fund fees, and on Tuesday, elected members of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission discussed whether records related to those should be public.
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State Controller Brandon Woolf said Idaho residents deserve a user-friendly, searchable expenditure database to hold agencies accountable and to build trust. The portal adds a layer of detail not possible in previous efforts.
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