Policy
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The governor has now signed the law, which bars the federal government and agencies outside of Washington from accessing data generated by the cameras that are owned by public agencies in the state. -
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.
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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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Suggestions that the state’s 28-cent gas takes should jump another 18 cents started the search for other alternatives. Some think Oregon’s tax plan on mileage in non-gasoline vehicles looks promising.
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The legislation would direct regulators to find new ways of overseeing the virtual currency market. Many lawmakers have gotten on the fintech bandwagon, but questions remain as to how to regulate and secure it longer term.
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The problem is — as the U.S. Government Accountability Office report notes — the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission address privacy concerns differently, which results in confusion about how to handle consumer data.
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The House and Senate are streamed live on YouTube, but committee hearings are only available through online audio recordings, which are not always audible. Advocates want to see that changed with video and audio in every committee room.
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A new series of bills would create a position for a chief data officer, as well as an associated task force to help develop, manage and implement state data policies.
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Mayor Sam Liccardo is proposing a series of new rules aimed at thwarting the illegal practice of purchasing firearms for ineligible individuals. Critics say the proposal should focus more on buyers, not retailers.
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Rep. Jerald Raymond wants to remove the requirements that IT purchases above $100,000 be advertised in the official paper of record for a given tax district, instead giving the option of putting a notice in the newspaper or on their website.
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As scooters from companies like Bird and Lime become regular fixtures in U.S. cities, local governments should adopt regulatory sandboxes to determine how to best handle the new technology rather than ban it altogether.
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Lawmakers are working to codify new rules that would ban unmanned aerial systems near the state’s correctional facilities. Under the legislation, offending pilots could be charged with Class A misdemeanor or felony.
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A $15 minimum wage will force companies to raise their prices and chop labor in favor of automated machines, all putting mom and pop stores at a distinct disadvantage.
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Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Thursday released draft rules around the popular on-demand transportation options. The proposal includes things like speed limits, parking, fees and operator data sharing.
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The ethics and implications of justifying a cyberattack as defensive get very complicated very quickly.
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New Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to limit the high-speed train to a 165-mile rail line, to the praise of some and criticism of others. The original project, delayed and increasingly costly, would have gone much farther.
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Two attempts were made to increase the property tax that finances the city's bus service, and both were rejected. The first one proposed a hike of $11.50 a year for homeowners and the second for $5.75 a year.
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With 3D printers, anybody can create undetectable and untraceable guns made of materials like plastic, something that Rhode Island elected officials want to crack down on before they become a problem.
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The state Senate Public Safety Committee passed legislation that creates no-fly zones over all detention facilities in the state. It also bans photography of the facilities without a permit.
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A bill newly passed in the North Dakota state Senate would overhaul the state's cybersecurity strategy, emphasizing unity and greater centralization.
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Gov. Tim Walz has formed a 19-member advisory task force to study the Minnesota IT Services department and advise on ongoing and future initiatives within the state.
