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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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Plus, Georgia allocates $240 million toward broadband grants; the Public Library Association is hosting digital literacy workshops at 160 libraries; every state has applied for the Internet for All Initiative; and more.
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Officials with the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority in Upstate New York say that a smartphone app that is now required to enter Canada may be discouraging some from cross-border travel.
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The newly formed office is one of three initiatives announced by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy that are aimed at expanding high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved areas throughout the state.
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All 50 state attorneys general, Republicans and Democrats, have come together through a newly formed task force to go after U.S. telecommunications companies that allow overseas robocalls to reach their customers.
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The legislation complements the federal CHIPS and Science Act that was recently signed by President Joe Biden. The could provide up to $10 billion in tax credits for semiconductor manufacturing projects over a 20-year period.
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Steve Nichols, chief technology officer at Georgia Technology Authority, offers his observations and predictions for what's trending and what's to come with regard to cyber incident notification laws.
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Missouri transportation officials are preparing to spend more than $100 million on electric vehicle charging stations as part of a national plan to boost the number of battery-powered cars and trucks on the road.
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California state lawmakers this week revealed that they will not advance a bill that would have allowed prosecutors to sue large social media companies for addicting children to online platforms.
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The bill includes $52.7 billion earmarked for semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development and within that is $2 billion for legacy chips used in automobiles and defense systems.
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A newly released report from the Legislative Analyst's Office highlights deficiencies in the Employment Development Department’s response to the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Under the terms of a recently approved ordinance, the city council must approve the use of technology that can monitor and identify individuals. The policy came out of controversy surrounding surveillance tech across the city.
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D- Ohio, who has consistently pushed to move the legislation through the Senate, said the legislation will have a lasting impact on his home state and reduce U.S. reliance on overseas chipmakers.
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If confirmed as ambassador-at-large, Nate Fick will work to promote international norms around good cyber conduct and see the U.S. take a stronger hand in shaping how technologies are developed and used.
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West Virginia has joined a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for foreign robocalls.
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A handful of tech-related bills are being reviewed at the Capitol as lawmakers return from summer recess. The legislation will have to clear fiscal committees in both houses by Aug. 12 to stand a chance of becoming law this session.
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Police reform advocates speak out against Florida's transparency database, saying it doesn't include citizen complaints and some police officers with controversial histories don't show up at all.
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Proposed marijuana rules violate Maine's new facial surveillance ban, banning government organizations from using facial recognition systems with some exceptions, according to the civil rights organization.
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Pittsburgh universities and companies are closely watching legislation that will direct tens of billions of dollars to semiconductor manufacturers, and will open new funding streams for tech research and development.
