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The big elections are still months away, but a look at the numbers shows the likelihood of big changes at the CIO spot for 2027. A NASCIO leader discusses what might come after the elections. -
The city now requires electronic requests be made via its online portal, mandates a deposit for large requests and has updated its fees. The moves are intended to smooth the process and recoup actual costs.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan.
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E-scooter operator Spin is leading a project, in partnership with data firms StreetLight Data and Populus, to make troves of micro-mobility data available to nonprofits advocating for safer streets.
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Springfield, Mass., Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has been a vocal supporter of the emerging technology for law enforcement purposes, even threatening to squash an ordinance aimed at restricting its use.
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More than 800 people in tech, policy, media and business came together for the 2019 GeekWire Summit. The annual tech conference highlighted investment trends and explored concerns around surveillance and regulation.
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Everyone seems to acknowledge that Virginia's IT department faced an uphill battle transitioning to a new multi-supplier service model, but a recent audit raises multiple critical concerns.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said the FCC could not pre-emptively stop states from creating their own stricter rules governing Internet providers, which the FCC opposed in the court case.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law an exemption from sales tax for data center investors who build a $250 million facility in the state. The legislation's effectiveness will be measured with an annual report.
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A package of bills would outline a number of rules for businesses and property owners when the technology was being used in a private setting. A number of issues related to privacy and accuracy have been raised.
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City leaders are poised to begin a process that will determine whether it’s possible for the city to create its own system to compete with private Internet service providers like Mediacom and CenturyLink.
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Through a request for information (RFI), Ohio was able to confirm major opportunities and challenges as it aims to give all of its residents and businesses the chance to gain broadband access.
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Since beginning his second term in January, Secretary of State Steve Simon has also made safeguarding the state’s election defenses his top public priority, which he has described as “a race without a finish line.”
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A recent report from the state auditor's office showed widespread noncompliance with routine cybersecurity protections. The gaps could open the state to unnecessary threats as hackers aggressively target government.
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The California Assembly passed a telehealth bill requiring health-care plans to equally reimburse providers for services having the same effect remotely as in person. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 13 to make it law.
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Protesters say the small cell facilities may pose health risks and complained about designs. The council first took up design guidelines for facilities in spring 2018 but brought it back Tuesday for modifications.
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Concerns over how former State Treasurer Josh Mandel set up the system that allows residents and businesses to pay taxes via bitcoin prompted state officials to halt use and launch an inquiry into its creation.
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The legislation to create a civilian cyberforce within the Ohio National Guard passed unanimously in the House. The reserve force would be deployed on an as-needed basis in response to cyberattacks.
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With legal battles still raging, the future of the net neutrality debate remains a mystery. The Federal Communications Commission stands at odds with many state and local governments over controversial policies.
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Florida has passed a bill that could require local governments to submit financial data in a machine-readable format. California and the federal government are also considering bills. Here's how it could help cities.
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The initiative also seeks to bolster various protections already extant in the California Consumer Privacy Act. The agency would be responsible for enforcement of the new landmark privacy legislation.
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