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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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Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson are sponsoring the Access Broadband Act, which hopes to boost resources for business and communities in rural and underserved urban communities.
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Senate Bill 130, once signed into law, would allow Sedgwick County voters to cast their ballots at any polling place, while a supplemental app would show respective wait times at each location.
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation Thursday calling for a sweeping investment in the commonwealth’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. As much as $135 million would be dedicated to improving cybersecurity.
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Road safety advocates likened the estimated 3,600 people killed in distracted driving incidents each year to the 2001 terror attack and called for stronger laws to prevent drivers from using electronic devices.
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A newly signed law gives the Information Technology Department the authority to define cybersecurity for all public entities within the state.
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The Information Technology Industry Council, representing big tech, has filed a court brief arguing that employment authorization for spouses of H-1B workers comes with significant economic benefits.
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Under the state "Central Business District Tolling" program, electronic devices located in Manhattan at 60th Street and below would automatically charge tolls to most motorists. Some lawmakers are criticizing the plan as burdensome.
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City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart subpoenaed documents regarding the selection of new voting machines. While some support touchscreen technology, others say paper ballots are more credible.
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Plus, the U.S. Web Design System 2.0 has arrived; Washington, D.C., launches a new engagement platform for urban forestry; Girls Who Code program comes to Arkansas; a data map for Game of Thrones; and more!
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A draft ordinance includes language that would place size restrictions on the wireless facilities and encourage them to be located on already existing streetlights or utility poles.
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Laws limiting cashless stores in both locales have prompted the retail giant to consider “additional payment mechanisms” at brick-and-mortar stores. The company has not provided a timeline.
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The bill would establish basic statewide rules for automated vehicles while giving the Department of Transportation the ability to create rules relating to the technology.
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The president’s proposal to end tax credits meant to promote the adoption of electric vehicles is facing opposition from a group of lawmakers pushing alternative legislation.
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker has offered up a Republican-friendly version of the Democrats’ Save the Internet Act of 2019, which is expected to die on arrival in the GOP-run Senate.
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Nobody has yet figured out what the rules are for drones or what constitutes 'good manners' for drone operators. But there are legitimate reasons a drone might be near your home.
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On Tuesday, the department’s civilian oversight panel raised questions about whether the program, aimed at reducing property crime, also disproportionately targets black and Latino communities.
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The unexpected discovery of dinosaur fossils at a construction site drew in a swarm of drone enthusiasts. The increased activity prompted city leaders to pass new rules about where the device can fly without facing stiff penalties.
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Consumers want better protection for their data, and businesses want clear national laws. Yet there is virtually no consensus about what a broad privacy law should entail.
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