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Several experts spoke to lawmakers in Pennsylvania about the potential of companies that develop and deploy AI to boost the region’s economy and bring new jobs to the state. -
The leaders want the state's congressional delegation to protect the act, which is a semiconductor manufacturing investment law intended to set the U.S. up for a new era of computer component manufacturing.
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North Carolina House members are expected to vote soon on whether the state can invest a portion of its public funds — for retirement, education, transportation and more — in cryptocurrency.
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State accessibility officers convened at the NASCIO Midyear Conference with a call to action: State and local governments must prioritize upgrading their websites to meet impending federal accessibility deadlines.
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The Aspen Policy Academy has released a framework intended to standardize the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy's evaluation processes, to help build transparency for individuals and companies.
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At this week's NASCIO conference in Philadelphia, California's two top technology leaders outlined the state's approach to putting AI to work for the state's 39 million residents.
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Spreading artificial intelligence-crafted fakes of a political candidate during an election could lead to civil penalties of up to $250,000 a day under the new legislation.
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With the goal of further enforcement of speeding and reckless driving laws, a bill that was recently passed in Connecticut calls for a plan to expand speed safety cameras on state highways.
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As Tyler Technologies reported a 10 percent revenue bump in Q1, its CEO addressed DOGE, tariffs and economic uncertainty. So far, not much damage — and there might be a bright side, he said.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has approved establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, with a projected budget of $22.8 million. It joins the legislative Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, created earlier this year.
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A bill that would add a black box warning to social media home screens moved forward in the California Legislature Tuesday, after emotional testimony from witnesses and Assembly members.
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Newly passed state legislation designed to usher a wave of data centers into West Virginia by nixing local checks on such projects has drawn impassioned responses from some residents of the state.
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The measure’s lead sponsor removed it from consideration before a vote. The 12-member City Council unanimously sent the proposed ban on using algorithms to set residential rents back to committee.
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Plus, new federal broadband legislation has been introduced, North Carolina has launched a new grant program, an apprenticeship program has been created in Ohio, and more.
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Texas would establish a new state cybersecurity agency to fend off attacks on sensitive public systems and private data under legislation approved Tuesday in the Texas House.
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The young company, part of a recent gov tech accelerator, helps cities and other local governments make laws via digital tools. Now comes a new database for local ordinances that could pave the way for other services.
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The state’s budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a new 3 percent taxation on information technology and data services. Officials said it aims to fill tax structure gaps as the market sees a shift from products to services.
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The bill, which would have allowed traffic enforcement cameras in areas prone to crashes, was heard in the Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure in March, but it failed to get out of the committee.
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Lawmakers in several states are considering bills that would give residents more control over their data. A measure under consideration in Texas would formally recognize global privacy controls.
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Plus, North Carolina announces broadband funding, Barriers to Broadband fellows will tackle several research projects, a campaign eyes device upcycling to drive online access, and more.
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The proposed legislation would stand up a Division of Accountability, Value and Efficiency within the state auditor’s office. It would enable the use of artificial intelligence to review agencies’ performance and staffing levels.
