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Officials at the capital city this week approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The suspension will provide time to review potential impacts and guide responsible development. -
In the two years since the state released guidance for localities interested in speed or red-light cameras, fewer than 10 percent of its municipalities have submitted and won approval of plans.
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An executive order from the governor of the Show Me State calls for the development of a strategic framework to advance AI technology and related infrastructure, addressing workforce development and data centers.
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The city council voted in favor of a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new rules limiting local control of telecom antenna installations.
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The city is calling the federal action to establish limits on how much cities can charge telecom providers an “overreach.”
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As written, the legislation would prevent agencies from making duplicative purchases and would modernize data collection and sharing.
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Sept. 20 that a work group will pursue recommendations in the study regarding the development of a Western Maryland Autonomous Technology Center.
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Officials believe the technology is responsible for reducing the number of crashes at some intersections by more than half.
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Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s “net neutrality” law Sunday, and the U.S. Department of Justice responded almost immediately by filing a lawsuit to block the measure.
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Several states have moved to get rid of traffic cameras in their communities as complaints pour in from drivers who think they are there to reap revenue rather than prevent accidents.
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Mapping and public safety applications are just a couple of the tasks put to drones on a daily basis, but safety and privacy remain issues.
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Senate Bill 327 and Assembly Bill 1906, signed Sept. 28 by Gov. Jerry Brown, would require makers of Internet-connected devices to improve their security.
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Plus, Results for America releases new case studies about local government successes; Cook County, Ill., approves contract for new election equipment; federal lawmakers pass act to modernize grant reporting with open data; and New York state wins national procurement award.
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The Wednesday ruling was heavily supported by industry and includes provisions that limit the tools cities have to push back against telecommunications companies.
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California's blockchain legislation, which would create a working group around the electronic ledger technology, is still waiting for Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
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A recently released report calls for increased spending on research and development of the technology.
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U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, said he wants to see “regulatory clarity” in the cryptocurrency market during a discussion with industry experts and lawmakers.
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To be equitable for all citizens, governments must make sure their websites are accessible to people of all abilities.
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Members of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on IT said the midterm election could slow their work if it brings changes to the group.
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International experts and other government stakeholders issue 12 calls to action for individuals, legislatures, researchers and technologists.
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A new law, set to take effect in 30 days, makes riding electric scooters on public sidewalks a ticketable offense.
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