Federal Government

State-level enthusiasm for AI regulation has surged in the absence of a unified, national approach, but some state leaders worry that a complicated mosaic of rules will be an obstacle to tech developers.

State, local and federal elected leaders examined the landscape around AI technology and policymaking Wednesday at the second annual GovAI Coalition Summit in San Jose. An industrial revolution, one said, is near.

Even with diminished federal funding, organizers of the Baltimore-Social Environmental Collaborative plan to empower community members to keep collecting data and putting it to use.

Hawaii’s Christine Sakuda has been on the job for just more than a year, and during the recent NASCIO conference, she talked about opportunities, budget worries and potentially reduced services.

Starting in February, CyberCorps program recruits received cancellation notices for work offers at agencies like NASA, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Defense Contract Management Agency.

The American Council on Education’s Jon Fansmith anticipates major impacts on higher education from federal policies such as the reconciliation bill, the government shutdown and the targeting of international students.

Plus, the FCC is looking to make changes to broadband consumer labels, localities are partnering with private-sector businesses to expand Internet access, Oklahoma has launched new broadband work, and more.

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, NASA has recently managed to complete a major milestone as part of the organization’s effort to send astronauts back to the moon.

Tariffs are having direct impacts on technology costs, and indirect ones on tuition revenue and institutional planning. This is pushing universities and ed-tech companies alike to explore creative financing options.

The analysis — from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 — tracks the consequences of hollowing out the federal cyber workforce amid the Trump administration's efforts to reorganize the government.

A new report from CHARGE makes the case for federal spending on clean transportation projects, saying these initiatives grow private investment, create jobs and transition the country toward an improved mobility landscape.

At the most recent gathering of state CIOs and gov tech vendors, talk turned to ongoing and looming challenges posed by federal budget cuts. Tech leaders gave guidance about how to keep moving forward as problems mount.

The chairman of a Cambodian conglomerate was charged with running a “sprawling cyber fraud empire” that led to the seizure in what prosecutors called the largest ever forfeiture action.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is under new leadership and focus as we enter FY2026. So what are the priorities for the coming year?

Broadband consultants reflect on the current state of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, while officials in two states report on their progress in rolling out high-speed Internet.

A cyber expert is warning state and local leaders to "dust off" response plans and ensure workers are well guarded against sophisticated phishing attacks that may capitalize on funding gaps and political division.

Federal agencies that deal with wildfires, weather and disaster response — including the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency — expect to see some impacts.

Work for America and its Civic Match job platform near the one-year mark with 11,000 job seekers and partnerships across states and cities.