Policy
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State governments are expected to deploy AI in 2026 with an increased focus on returns on investment as they face complex policymaking restrictions enacted by a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. -
Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state's power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power's request for nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy capacity.
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The federal government’s large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions.
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At last week’s NASCIO conference, state technology leaders recommended focusing on developing strong relationships with municipalities to help meet the administrative burden posed by the influx of resources from recent federal funding packages.
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The state’s Supreme Court this week heard a legal challenge to a controversial law enforcement technique Denver police used to identify the three teenagers accused of killing five people in a house fire three years ago.
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Plus, a new report looks at what digital inclusion efforts are lacking, a pair of organizations are partnering to promote broadband careers to students and more.
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New York, which was America's sixth-largest state consumer of natural gas in 2020, became the first state to enact such a ban when the state's 2023-24 budget was passed Tuesday night.
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The technology still misidentifies individuals, especially when it’s focused on people of color. While the technology has advanced, the problems haven't gone away, and new legislation won’t fix them either.
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State lawmakers are assigning $25 million to help police departments replace their drone fleets after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration forced local governments to stop using drone technology made in China.
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Lawmakers across the country are increasingly turning their attention to the quickly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In this piece we run down some of the bills being considered in this space.
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A new report advises the White House and Congress on how to push for responsible AI, noting that a public awareness campaign is also important to help residents make informed choices about the evolving technology.
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A rising number of state and federal lawmakers are crafting legislation that would restrict young kids' access to social media. But some policy experts worry that the bills will be difficult to enforce and may have unintended consequences.
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Decatur City Council members are pushing for the reversal of one city board’s decision not to livestream meetings. The call for increased transparency comes amid some reluctance from some officials to stream public meetings.
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As Twitter users apply for new verification statuses, while combatting a rise in fake accounts, the chance of misinformation spreading — particularly in the event of an emergency — affects government at all levels.
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After nearly a decade of contentious debate surrounding the use of police body cameras, the Portland, Ore., City Council has approved a policy. Until now, Portland was the nation’s largest municipal police agency without the technology.
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The Louisiana state Senate bill faces fierce opposition from the petrochemical industry, which says the new monitors will be costly and may spark unnecessary fear among the public.
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Lawmakers of both parties are eyeing legislation that would advance federal data privacy as well as measures that would address children’s online privacy. Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia have also passed privacy laws.
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More than three dozen former election officials, members of Congress and Cabinet secretaries are calling on lawmakers to make at least $400 million in election security grant funding available for fiscal 2024.
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The measure, null, and its companion, null, are headed for final votes. Both measures attempt to give consumers the right to opt out of sharing their data for targeted online ads.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to decide when — or whether — public officials with public-facing social media accounts can legally deny access to individuals who want to post comments.
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State lawmakers gave final approval to legislation imposing significant penalties on any person who uses remote tracking devices to keep tabs on someone without their consent.
