Policy

Bridgeport's history of voting irregularities, including cases of absentee ballot fraud dating back to the 1980s, will translate to mandatory video monitoring of ballot boxes in all Connecticut towns and cities.

The California Energy Commission announced $55 million in new funding to develop high-speed electric vehicle charging. Meanwhile, the federal government has restarted a national program to build charging stations.

The state Department of Information Technology’s new 86-page road map details how officials intend to transform service delivery, boost security and modernize infrastructure. IT literacy will be key.

Plus, Massachusetts is investing more than $31 million to get residents connected, a Cleveland digital inclusion nonprofit is coming to Detroit, a new resource outlines a blueprint for AI literacy, and more.

Town Board members approved a law to address use of electric bicycles and gas-powered dirt bikes on bike paths and walking trails. Police can now issue fines or impound vehicles being used illegally.

In the absence of federal regulations, some legislators at the state level are pushing to protect child influencers with bills requiring their parents to set aside their earnings for a future date, and more.

Jeffrey Marino, director of the state Office of Data and Innovation, talked about how leaders are working to quantify the challenges they face at the recent State of Technology — California Industry Forum.

Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania spend more money educating students than traditional schools — after removing the costs of maintaining buildings and transporting students.

The online form lets residents make appeals of denied or delayed records requests as part of the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor Unit. The state Legislature recently mandated this process.

The state’s Clean Mobility Program intends to deliver funding for “scalable, community-led demonstration projects” across micromobility, ride-share and on-demand shared transportation.

With possible state changes ahead on electric bicycle rules, the city’s mayor and a City Council member will meet with a state assemblyman on the topic. Lawmakers are at work on measures regulating the devices.

Some critics of Pennsylvania cyber charters overstate how cheaply they can operate, while advocates overlook how much they receive for special-ed students and how much less they spend on buildings and transportation.

Days after a federal judge blasted San Diego County jails for erasing audio and video footage, advocates and the loved ones of people who have died in the facilities are pushing for changes.

As the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act nears expiration, experts warn K-12 schools could face heightened cyber risks without it, while the House and Senate weigh approaches to renewing the law.

City Council members voted not to proceed with the proposed project, due in large part to public pressure from residents with fears about its water usage. The project, a council member said, will likely still continue.

The state is a part of Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort among multiple states. The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force will send warning letters to 37 entities demanding they cease the illegal calls.

The hearing has been set to explore whether Lancaster city officials erred in giving two proposed data centers approval to move forward without first holding a public meeting and vote.

A proposed federal policy would create a standardized path for drones to fly beyond sight for public safety, infrastructure and delivery. A 60-day comment period gives agencies a chance to weigh in on risks and benefits.