Policy

Alabama's FOCUS Act bars students from using most personal devices at school. Some teachers say it was the best educational change in years or decades, and some parents say the change was easier than they anticipated.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed three bills aimed at preventing sexual harassment by making it a crime to create and distribute generative AI images or videos that feature a specific person in sexual situations.

Case studies in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest report show how states are extending cyber protections across government bodies. They highlight best practices including statewide coordination.

The state’s revamped regulations on artificial intelligence have been pulled from a proposal by the state Senate. If it passes, the measure would now just delay for several months a law set to take effect in February.

Montana has joined a series of states, with its decision to dedicate an executive position to leading on artificial intelligence strategy and advancing the ethical implementation of the technology.

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center blocked tens of thousands of such attacks last year, but the end of federal support means state and local government members must now pay for its services.

A presidential order and police union claims have fueled doubt about D.C.'s crime numbers. This prompts a critical question for governments: What should open data portals share that can't be captured by numbers alone?

The City Council on Thursday called for a special council meeting, set for Friday afternoon, to consider banning data center building projects for one year.

Plus, tribal nations face connectivity gaps, Durham, N.C., is delivering hot spots to residents, Nebraska libraries expand skills training, and fiber expansion provides connectivity to states in the Midwest.

The new third installment in the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ enterprise architecture series highlights the importance of proactive planning to manage tech evolution in government.

Safeguards to AI’s development and use in Colorado must be drafted with surgical precision — enough to address concerns effectively without smothering the technology in the state.

Lawmakers are preparing four bills to amend Colorado’s first-in-the-nation artificial intelligence regulations, which seek to prevent discrimination when companies use AI to make various decisions.

Interactive tools reveal program trends and invite residents into the grant and assistance process. The new platform is the latest addition to the city’s open data portal and automates aspects of data publication.

A survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland found that both Republicans and Democrats support government AI regulation. The new AI Action Plan could limit this.

D.C.'s new Real-Time Crime Center is the front line in a quiet battle over who controls the police department's surveillance data. While the federal government and city fight for authority, whose surveillance rules apply?

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.