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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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The Oklahoma State Legislature has once again voted to amend the Open Meeting Act so members of public bodies can meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. SB 1031 is now awaiting Gov. Kevin Stitt's signature.
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Technological advances have brought new ways for stalkers to track and intimidate their victims, and one Missouri state representative says that laws in that state have not kept up with the pace of change.
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A bill unanimously passed by the Florida Senate’s Criminal Justice Committee aims to expand the use of drones by law enforcement and government agencies, spurring concern among privacy and civil rights advocates.
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With West Virginia set to receive $362 million in federal funds for rural broadband expansion, Del. Mick Bates of Raleigh County is pushing for the state to begin regulating Internet service.
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With the goal of creating a "digital society" in mind, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the creation of the city's first innovation department, along with a new digital equity infrastructure.
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The Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society are looking to Texas lawmakers for help cutting red tape and relieving financial pressure worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
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A group of nearly four-dozen automakers, industry advocacy groups and corporations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging action on legislation that would allow for greater deployment of autonomous vehicles.
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To help jump start the growing EV market, America's biggest public utility is teaming up with Tennessee in a new initiative to build a network of fast-charging stations every 50 miles along major highways.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranked states according to their public policies encouraging the growth of electric vehicles. California took the top spot, followed by New York.
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In addition to $10 million for statewide body camera grants, the budget plan also includes funding for gunshot detection technologies and other local efforts to reduce gun violence.
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With the backing of big technology companies like Amazon and Microsoft, the Washington Privacy Act could mean new rights for the consumer. But not everyone is convinced the bill has the teeth it needs to work.
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The proposed bill, which is still being drafted, asks the Florida Legislature to impose penalties for social media companies whose algorithms are perceived to favor one candidate over another.
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Capitol hallways and hearing rooms — which normally would be bustling with activity by this time in a 60-day session — were empty Tuesday, aside from a rare sighting of a staff member or New Mexico State Police officer.
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The proposition of pursuing funding for broadband can seem unwise when a short timeline is involved. Here are lessons learned from counties that had to spend CARES dollars in the face of a fast construction deadline.
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The bipartisan proposal would require tech companies to obtain explicit permission to collect and sell personal data of citizens. The legislation is similar to proposals underway in other parts of the country.
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The proposal out of the Senate is the latest in a string of efforts to limit the use of the technology in Utah. Allegation of misuse first surfaced in 2019, kicking off a long-running conversation about guardrails.
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After the pandemic exposed Ohio's gaping digital divide, officials recommended spending $290 million toward broadband expansion — the largest state investment in Internet infrastructure — in the next state budget.
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Lawmakers from both parties are calling for changes to state law after learning top Michigan State Police officials have an app that can put their text messages out of reach of transparency laws and civil suits.
