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Mississippi has announced a new AI data center build that promises tax revenue and job creation. Such gains are not always easy to quantify, but policymakers can push developers to deliver. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging state energy regulators' approval of special electricity contracts between DTE Energy Co. and the developers of a high-profile data center in Saline Township.
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Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging state energy regulators' approval of special electricity contracts between DTE Energy Co. and the developers of a high-profile data center in Saline Township.
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A federal judge upheld a $925 million verdict for damages against a marketing company that placed nearly 2 million recorded robocalls offering deals on weight-loss products, dietary supplements and energy drinks.
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State Sen. Michael Padilla said that he hopes to propose legislation next year establishing a state agency to take the lead on expanding broadband Internet in New Mexico — a key recommendation of legislative analysts.
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Newly introduced federal legislation could create billions of dollars in funding to help state and local governments modernize outdated legacy systems and create more resilient cybersecurity protocols.
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Two U.S. senators have shared their concerns over the University of Arizona’s recently announced agreement to purchase a for-profit college and use it’s assets to bolster its online offerings.
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A battle between dozens of city governments and some of the world's largest wireless carriers over the future of 5G infrastructure appears to have ended with a decisive victory for the telecom companies.
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Massachusetts sees blockchain as a promising tool for governments of the future. The state is now offering a training program to help local leaders wrap their minds around the possibilities of the technology.
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The pandemic has led to the steepest yearly decline in sales tax revenue in at least 24 years, according to a just-released report. And the National League of Cities expects recovery to be slow.
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Following a six-month pilot program with the body-worn cameras, officers with the Worcester Police Department are pushing for permanent adoption of the technology saying it increases transparency and public trust.
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The ruling from the state’s highest court would force suspects to turn over their passcodes if authorities present a search warrant. Opponents say the decision is a blow to privacy and self-incrimination protections.
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A customer of the retailer has filed a lawsuit alleging that it likely used facial recognition technology without first seeking consent from customers, a potential violation of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
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Self-regulation by the technology industry has failed to keep people safe online. That's a job for government.
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Even as cases of COVID-19 surged, public-sector employment — like the rest of the economy — continued a slow, steady recovery in July. But state and local governments foresee danger as they prep for next year's budgets.
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While stakeholders agree that inaccurate federal broadband data is a big motivating factor for starting a state broadband survey, other considerations can impact one's approach to surveying.
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U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, who represents 180 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an analysis of ways to improve border security using available technology.
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As a temporary fix to broadband access problems, schools have requested that South Carolina pay for Internet access for 57,000 households for the upcoming school year mostly through mobile hot spots.
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After months of delay, Portland councilors voted unanimously Monday night to ban the use of facial recognition technology by city officials, doing so via an ordinance that will take 30 days to go into effect.
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Hundreds of Louisiana candidates will rely on technological interactions to replace meeting voters in person — the traditional method that political strategists say is the most effective way to accumulate votes.
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Microsoft on Sunday said that it is exploring buying TikTok in four markets including the U.S. after the Trump administration raised national security concerns regarding the app's ties to China.
