Policy
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Agentic AI poses both new risks and big opportunities. To mitigate the risks, columnist Ben Palacio argues we should look to the same controls already present in financial information systems. -
The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work.
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The document outlining the Trump administration’s approach to AI signals less regulation and more innovation. To plan for it, state and local governments must understand what it includes — and what it omits.
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Like the National Transportation Safety Board’s role in accident review, a cybersecurity review body could offer new insights into cyberincidents.
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At least 16 states debated bills to regulate the short-term rental industry this year. Only one, Indiana’s, was signed into law.
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City planners believe the eventual shift toward autonomous vehicles will reduce the need for parking and free up land for valuable building space.
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A “tangible” push to supply thousands of low-income residents with city-owned broadband is prompting some in the community to ask the city council for a more ambitious approach.
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The governor has stayed mum on the several difficult legislation decisions he will have to make this week.
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The Virginia Beach Police Department is asking for a $6.2 million, five-year investment to stop criminals from listening to police scanners. But the move would also hinder journalists and the general public.
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From climate changes to smart cities, mayors and high-level staff are joining more networks to address pressing issues in their jurisdictions.
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The California Energy Commission is scheduled to vote on new energy standards mandating most new homes have solar panels starting in 2020.
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Though some are concerned about the privacy implications of using genealogy databases to identify suspects, law enforcement officials think it could help close stalled cases.
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Despite the call for a conversation around body-worn camera policies, police officials argue there is little that could be added to the existing draft policy.
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The state is one of five that currently rely on an all-electronic voting system with no paper ballot backup to verify the vote, but some of these states are changing their ways.
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Gov. Dannel Malloy released an extensive cybersecurity plan that calls on state agencies to craft cyberincedent response and recovery plans.
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From autonomous vehicles to bike- and scooter-sharing, the city has needed to quickly adapt to change or risk losing out on innovations. But a new framework could soon be underway to simplify processes and encourage public-private partnerships.
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Plus, San Antonio seeks a smart city coordinator; San Francisco expands digital inclusion effort for public housing residents; and Philadelphia seeks input on city forms.
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The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) May 25 enforcement deadline is fast approaching, but state and local governments shouldn't worry, say experts.
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Companies relying on on-demand, no-benefit contractors for their daily operations could be forced to reclassify them as employees under a court ruling this week.
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The push to rethink why and how government does what is does can be a point of great opportunity and frustration, but it all depends on how you approach it.
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Companies testing autonomous vehicles in the state must provide annual reports to the Department of Motor Vehicles outlining when human backup drivers had to step in.
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