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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Ajit Pai, who led the effort to erase Obama-era Internet protections, is taking potshots at the state’s efforts to replace them.
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Despite the risks and realized dangers of on-demand scooters, city officials are wary of scaring off a valuable industry with regulations.
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Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June allowing states to collect sales taxes when their residents buy online, some online retailers don’t want to help other states collect the money.
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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision confirmed that states cannot regulate Internet-based phone services and set a legal precedent for the Federal Trade Commission to regulate them instead.
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Under a new ordinance, people who fly drones around wildfires and above jails could face fines and the possibility of criminal prosecution.
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California recently became the second state, following Hawaii, to require that 100 percent of its electricity come from renewables by 2045.
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Cities across the country are moving to ensure e-scooters fill key goals around safety, mobility and equity before granting permits to operate.
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The new law actually sets multiple targets rather than just one. It commits California to draw half its electricity from renewable sources by 2026, a share that would rise to 60 percent by 2030.
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The legislation currently on Gov. Brown's desk, Assembly Bill 2989, would treat electric scooters like bicycles when it comes to wearing a helmet.
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The next step for high-speed cellular connection is blindingly faster than the standard 4G LTE network.
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Officials cite the potential for accidents and several near misses as the reason for the proposed regulations.
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Risk-free electronic voting will never happen, but there are measures states and localities can take to reduce the danger.
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A detailed review of 400 state government websites has found that 99 percent fail when scored on their foundational functionality.
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On-demand scooter and bike companies have earned a reputation as rebellious disrupters, but cities are increasingly drawing lines in the sand.
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The Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act went into effect Sept. 1.
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Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped Carrie Parikh to serve as the state's chief data and privacy officer and chief operating officer for the Office of Information Technology.
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Uber and Lyft have both filed applications to operate in Eugene, following a lengthy service blackout.
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In an era of big data, cities are hard pressed to maintain trust around the public’s information. But it can be done.
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