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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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A strong federal law could accomplish more than merely streamlining a patchwork of state laws. It could give all Americans a basis to trust that all personal information will be handled in ways consistent with their interests.
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Lawmakers are deadlocked over the difference between reading and typing text messages while driving. The House bill allows police to stop motorists typing on a cellphone, while the Senate version is much broader.
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Officials in Walker County are hopeful that the new technology will allow for the county to eventually transfer to a vote center county. This measure, if granted by the state, would allow citizens to vote at any location regardless of precinct.
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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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With Comcast no longer lobbying to preserve the tax break, though, it appears consigned to a lonely death in the Legislature. The repeal bill now moves to the Senate, where it could get a vote as early as next week.
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Scores of residents showed up to Tuesday meeting to voice concerns about the growing number of riders who have been injured while on the electric scooters — especially downtown and along the boardwalk.
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The new legislation allows computer systems in autonomous vehicles to be considered drivers and opens up the opportunity for AVs to take to public roads.
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Under the current police body camera law, a city council or county board of commissioners first has to get permission from a Superior Court judge to review the footage. House Bill 791 would eliminate that requirement.
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Citing shortcomings in the “no rails” approach big tech companies have taken so far, the CEO called for comprehensive government oversight, especially where it relates to consumer privacy.
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The proposal aims to protect users on social media platforms from censorship if the platform advertises as impartial. Critics say the bill is too restrictive.
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From land use to autonomous vehicles and other emerging technologies, leaders in the state gathered to try to get a grasp on what transportation needs might look like in 2045 as part of a Long Range Transportation Plan.
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If House Bill 392 is signed into law, it would task Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger with securing voter registration information in accordance with standards set by national cybersecurity and election organizations.
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The city of West Palm Beach is considering a proposal that would allow cellphone signals to be tracked through part of the downtown area. Officials say the undertaking would provide better analytics about how people move through the area.
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When it comes to showing images, maps and other digital evidence in Riverhead Justice Court, there are technological limitations. A new state law expanding the admissibility of all digital evidence in courts is adding pressure.
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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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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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Even governments in democracies with strong traditions of rule of law find themselves tempted to abuse these new abilities.
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Companies are increasingly looking to place small cell antennas throughout cities large and small, but each locality varies when it comes to their level of enthusiasm about the technology.
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