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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The policy will cover costs associated with crisis response, loss recovery and any resulting legal claims.
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Aldermen raised concerns about how the sleek, modern kiosks would integrate with the rest of the city’s design features.
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The state took a measured approach to updating its transparency portal, following up on suggestions from a range of stakeholders.
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Nassau and Suffolk counties will receive nearly $320,000 to make updates to their emergency dispatch operations.
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The industry makes loans and collects consumer data but is not subject to the regulations of a traditional bank.
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Until now, parking officers needed to mark vehicles with chalk or take notes to determine whether a ticket was warranted.
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The project could save $3 million a year in energy costs. The infrastructure would also provide another platform to expand on existing smart city efforts.
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The state will spend $14 million over the next three years to further develop its electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major highways.
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A new report by the National Resources Defense Council calls for a multistate transportation collaborative to reduce congestion and pollution on the east coast. But it won't be cheap.
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Tim Bottenfield, a former state agency CIO who claimed the top tech job in July, is continuing his mission to drive efficiency and communication in government.
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Lea Eriksen discusses the challenges, priorities she faces in the new role and how her background in government budget and finance is helping.
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CTO Duane Schell and Chief Reinvention Officer Julie Cabinaw talk about their plans to address North Dakota’s massive IT unification plans.
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The Department of Innovation and Technology was created through executive order in 2016. Now it's officially codified in state law.
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The city council has approved a bond ordinance to integrate the school computer system with the city to save money.
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Electrify America is infusing $44 million into the state’s capital as part of the Green City partnership.
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The state has nearly $11 million to spend on expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure, but exactly how that happens remains to be seen.
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The Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County is just one of many local government agencies that are moving to update their workflow structures.
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A regional transportation group has been looking into the feasibility of building a hyperloop route as a way to connect Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington.
