Budget & Finance
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The millions in cost savings resulted from modernization of legacy technologies and smart financial management, state officials said. New funding in the 2025-2026 budget will strengthen IT and cybersecurity. -
State governments are expected to deploy AI in 2026 with an increased focus on returns on investment as they face complex policymaking restrictions enacted by a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
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The chair of the City Council introduced a measure last month that would mandate using online software to enable better visibility into city and county budgets and finances. The bill passed its first of three Council readings.
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Candidates for city council and mayoral races have to collect a series of small donations in person to qualify. Now, they still need to amass the donations, but a so-called “Clean Campaign Portal” is helping out.
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A $25,000 grant from the Blandin Foundation was accepted Tuesday, clearing the way for a feasibility study to identify where broadband access is lacking and recommend potential solutions.
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As Boulder plans a citywide high-speed Internet backbone, the City Council will vote on whether to spend $2.5 million more to build several additional connections that would extend the broadband to specific locations.
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Amid the warnings of Russian interference, Minnesota lawmakers remain at odds over using more than $6 million in federal funds approved by Congress more than a year ago to shore up election security.
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A growing number of governments are adopting a Silicon Valley, user-centered design methodology for creating better software programs, known as Minimum Viable Product. The results include huge time savings.
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Over half of respondents to a recent survey felt residents, government and private industry of the state need to act quickly to implement high-speed Internet infrastructure in rural areas.
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With the goal of making the voting process familiar and simple, Butler County is moving toward machines officials describe as being like “huge iPads.” The move is also expected to save $700,000.
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The Public Regulation Commission voted against a proposal to make retail customers pay $39 million for a 45-mile transmission line that would also power a large Facebook data storage facility.
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According to Mohawk Networks, the project cost has “nearly doubled” because of the increasing costs of steel, the cost and time challenges of acquiring tower sites and site “topography.”
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Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin issued a report calling on officials to enhance agency-level and citywide oversight of IT contracts amid investigations into improper use of two commodity contractors by employees.
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New York City became the first U.S. city to approve congestion pricing on drivers entering Manhattan during peak times. Now, Seattle leaders are also looking to the model as a way to reduce traffic.
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Though the switch would be more costly than the status quo up front, officials say it would save the city money in the long term and improve the efficiency of its police, fire and emergency medical services.
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation Thursday calling for a sweeping investment in the commonwealth’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. As much as $135 million would be dedicated to improving cybersecurity.
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Under the state "Central Business District Tolling" program, electronic devices located in Manhattan at 60th Street and below would automatically charge tolls to most motorists. Some lawmakers are criticizing the plan as burdensome.
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Police Chief Michael Salvador unveiled a plan to replace the aging computers — some of which run on old Windows software — saying the technology limits the ability to connect to the state Department of Justice online database for security reasons.
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The decision to approve a $29.45 million contract for advanced utility meter infrastructure is now under fire by members of the community who are petitioning for an August ballot initiative to rescind the council action.
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In November, voters approved online fantasy games for cash prizes in 47 of the state’s 64 parishes. Now, lawmakers need to iron out the details when it comes to the rules that govern the games.
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Surrounding counties have lowered business property tax rates on data center computers and associated equipment to encourage businesses to locate in their region. Stafford County officials hope to do the same.
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