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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Bills in several states would force companies to allow every developer to use their preferred payment system. If passed, this legislation could cost smartphone users their privacy and security.
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U.S. Rep. John Katko said that he's encouraged after President Joe Biden announced this week that he would nominate Jen Easterly to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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Plus, Maryland lawmakers have approved the creation of a new state digital equity office, the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance has launched a new pandemic recovery innovation challenge, and more.
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The Texas House gave initial approval Wednesday to bipartisan bills that would expand telehealth after the coronavirus pandemic and create a prescription drug savings program for uninsured residents.
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“Dig once” suggests that it makes more sense to lay the groundwork for broadband expansion through larger transportation projects. But should this forward-thinking idea be mandated or considered a best practice?
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Minnesota’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Alliance is developing a privacy and security framework to help guide current and future smart transportation infrastructure and vehicle projects.
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The Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act tasks the state of New York’s Public Service Commission to study the availability, reliability and cost of high-speed Internet and broadband services.
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The use of facial recognition technology by police represents a breach of the public trust and a move toward the sort of widespread and invasive surveillance that has no place in our communities.
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The Pennsylvania Senate is expected to consider extending its temporary rules allowing for senators to participate remotely during the COVID-19 emergency when they return to session next week.
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The Legislature has completed the bill, but not without strong words from some members who say broadband lobbyists tried to take control of the bill when they decided they didn't like some of the Legislature's proposals.
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President Joe Biden has submitted a $1.5 trillion budget request that includes $24.7 billion for NASA during 2022, which is part of the budget’s discretionary spending that needs to be passed by Congress each year.
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Starting July 1, a statewide ban on facial recognition technology will go into effect as part of House Bill 2031. Law enforcement agencies will need legislative approval prior to using the controversial technology.
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Cybersecurity projects led by the Florida Digital Service and other state agencies could soon receive up to $31 million in funding. However, it all hinges on the passage of House Bill 1297.
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New York’s newly enacted state budget requires nearly all Internet providers to sell broadband service for $15 a month to low-income customers who qualify for food stamps, Medicaid or similar benefits.
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At a commissioners’ meeting last month, Missoula County put pen to paper on a permanent piece of largely environmental zoning law related to cryptocurrency they believe is the first of its kind in the country.
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Starting July 1, a de facto ban on use of facial recognition technology will go into effect across Virginia, meaning that most police departments will not be allowed to use or buy it without legislative approval first.
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A congressional hearing last month took up the sticky issue of when and how to hold companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter accountable for misinformation. Lawmakers are now faced with a regulatory maze.
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Florida state legislators are giving bipartisan support to legislation that imposes new disclosure requirements on companies that collect information on their customers to sell to data brokers.
