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A Golden Age of Governors in the
American Northwest The bipartisanship that Cecil Andrus,
Dan Evans and Tom McCall practiced decades ago sets them apart from many of
today’s political leaders. It helped that they had shared values — and that
they liked each other. READ MORE
A Law Was Meant to Target Teen
Violence. Instead, 17-Year-Olds Are Being Charged as Adults for Lesser
Offenses.
A Mayor's Legacy: Economic Growth,
Historical Reckoning From revitalizing the economy to
confronting his city’s racial past,
Acting CIO in Spokane, Wash., Retires, Successor
Named Michael Sloon, its acting CIO and a longtime executive, has
stepped away after more than 15 years at the city. The City Council affirmed
his successor as acting CIO, but a recruitment is not immediately planned. READ MORE
AI
Tracker: States Get More Explorative, but Cautious Government Technology’s AI Tracker data reveals most states have
established AI task forces, while some are pioneering forward with AI training
programs and creating dedicated leadership roles. READ MORE
AI Tracker: States Get More
Explorative, but Cautious Government
Technology’s AI Tracker data reveals most states have
established AI task forces, while some are pioneering forward with AI training
programs and creating dedicated leadership roles. READ MORE
As Vehicle Charging Evolves, EVgo Plans Five-Year
Expansion The electric vehicle charging network
is close to securing a federal Department of Energy loan and plans to stand up
7,500 high-speed chargers in five years. It and other companies are working to
make charging simpler and more pleasant. READ MORE
California’s Rent Control Ballot
Measure Could Reverberate Across the U.S. Proposition 33
would allow cities to limit rent increases. Some economists doubt that’s a good
idea. READ MORE
Can Florida Ever Build High Enough to
Avoid Hurricane Damage? Elevating buildings to
avoid storm surges and flooding can increase the chance of survival for people
and homes along the coast. But as hurricanes like Helene, and possibly Milton,
continue to break records, building higher may not be enough. READ MORE
Chicago Mayor Drops Plan to Veto
ShotSpotter Continuation Brandon Johnson had promised to
veto the ordinance that would continue the gunshot detection system but failed
to make the move before the deadline. Political battles over the technology are
ongoing. READ MORE
Chris
Hein, Google’s director of customer engineering for public sector/SLED,
reveals how AI is transforming government services and improving citizen experiences
— and how they should think about AI success. READ MORE
CISO John Godfrey sees potential for
AI to help cybersecurity teams know when it’s safe to push patches fast. At the
same time, he’s keeping an eye on AI-powered threats like deepfakes. READ MORE
Cities Look to Digitize Curbs, but Find They Need More Data A Populus survey of city transportation officials
about curb and parking oversight shows their desire for better data analytics.
Munis are confronting other challenges too, including managing deliveries and
maintaining data sets. READ MORE
CivicPlus Beefs Up Its Recreation Management With New
Deal The company, which serves local governments, has bought
software and a consulting service from ePRepSolutions. Among the main reasons
is to help public agencies recover costs for parks and recreational facilities. READ MORE
Collaborative Governance Sparks Milwaukee Leadership
Renaissance
A look at Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s innovative
approach to tackling homelessness, budget challenges and systemic inequality.
Colorado Election Will Decide Prison
Time and Police Spending This fall, residents will vote on
two major criminal justice ballot measures, one of which would increase the
time some criminals serve in prison and the other would create a $350 million
fund for police agencies. READ MORE
Connecticut Avoids ‘Volatile’ Revenue When Budgeting Chief
Information Officer Mark Raymond is on a mission to convince decision-makers
that technology doesn’t just cost money — it provides value. “It’s how we
improve in government at all.” READ MORE
Despite Housing Crunch, Vouchers
Remain Hard to Get People spend years waiting for federal
housing vouchers. That’s because of policy choices made decades ago. READ MORE
FCC to Open Funding for Cybersecurity
in K-12, Libraries The three-year $200 million Schools and Libraries
Cybersecurity Pilot Program opens its application window this fall. The
near-term goal is to secure schools most in need, but long-term it will help
nationwide. READ MORE
Fresno High Schools Invest in
Hydroponic Farming The San Joaquin Valley, Calif.,
school district plans to buy about 20 Flex Farms, a self-contained system that
circulates nutrient-rich water to as many as 288 plants, so that students can
learn a new way to grow food. READ MORE
From the Edge of
Bankruptcy to a Decade of Surpluses
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Georgia’s Voting Law Disproportionately Impacts Black Voters The new law decreases the number of ballot drop boxes available, tightens the ballot application deadline, includes voter ID requirements and bans the handing out of water to voters. READ MORE
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How the Quality of Candidates Has
Changed Over the Past 30 Years Decades ago, enterprising
newcomers had the run of legislative chambers. Control of campaign funds has
changed that dynamic. READ MORE
How the U.S. Military
Approaches Natural Disaster Preparedness In the face of natural disasters, preparation is key. This white paper
explores how the
How to Bring Modern Solutions
to Public Services This guide explores
how modern digital tools can empower state and local governments to meet
evolving constituent demands. It touches on how the State of
Is Zoning
Government's 'Most Significant Regulatory Power'? In a new book, an architect and zoning scholar shows how
zoning can create vibrant economies and "delightful experiences" for
urban dwellers. READ MORE
Kansas CISO: How AI Could Help Patch Software Faster CISO John
Godfrey sees potential for AI to help cybersecurity teams know when it’s safe
to push patches fast. At the same time, he’s keeping an eye on AI-powered
threats like deepfakes. READ MORE
Learning from the NASCIO Annual Conference 2024
The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) held its annual conference in
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NASCIO
Announces New Executive Leadership for 2024-2025 The National
Association of State Chief Information Officers has named a new president, vice
president and secretary/treasurer for the program year ahead. The organization
also welcomed a new director to its Executive Committee. READ MORE
One Connecticut Lawmaker Leads
National Effort on AI Policy Connecticut State Sen. James
Maroney is leading efforts to establish a nationwide consortium to
discuss policy measures in response to artificial intelligence technologies. READ MORE
Payment Delinquencies Roadmap: Overcoming Roadblocks to Timely Bill Payments Delinquent payments are the root of countless issues for utility and local government organizations. Besides interrupting cash flow, staff time and organizational resources are wasted by manually printing and mailing late payment notices. Not to mention, continuous delinquencies have long-lasting impacts, like service shutoffs. DOWNLOAD
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Pushing City Data Out Across the
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Rural Transit Systems Explore, Benefit from Data
Sharing Transit providers in rural areas are experimenting
with data-sharing technology to improve services, by introducing modern features
like trip planning to form more coordinated, regionwide systems. One system is
already seeing results. READ MORE
Russian Hacker Indicted for Cyber Attacks Against
San Jose Leads on Safe, Responsible AI Collaboration CIO Khaled
Tawfik on starting and leading the GovAI Coalition, testing AI in real-world
applications, and his upcoming plans for the Bay Area's most populous city. READ MORE
Securing All of Government Takes a Whole-of-Country
Approach In the September/October issue of Government
Technology, takes a look at the current cybersecurity landscape as state
and local governments work to boost their defenses. READ MORE
Several States
Propose New Restrictions on Noncitizen Voting Voters in eight states will decide whether to bar
municipalities from allowing noncitizens to vote. Few noncitizens cast illegal
votes, leading critics to claim the issue is being hyped for political reasons.
READ MORE
Should State Governments Ban Ransomware Payments? Given the
surge of ransomware attacks and increasing costs of payments to unlock stolen
data in 2024, some states have banned public ransomware payments. But experts
are divided on whether it's the right move. READ MORE
Smart Strategies to Safeguard Digital Transactions and Prevent Fraud Accurate identity verification is foundational to expanding government
digital services. READ ARTICLE
St. Charles County Raises Salaries
Amid ‘War on Talent’ The Missouri County voted to boost the
pay for some positions within the county’s highway department in an attempt to
lure new workers. The county has more than 60 open positions. READ MORE
State and Local Officials Eye Vacant
Houses for Repurposing
State CIOs Weigh In on Securing the 2024 Election As Nov. 5
approaches, we asked state CIOs what role they play in keeping elections fair,
valid and cyber-safe. READ MORE
State CIOs Weigh In on Securing the 2024
Election As Nov. 5
approaches, state CIOs asked what role they play in keeping elections fair,
valid and cyber-safe. READ MORE
The Florida Division of Emergency Management App provides GIS-powered evacuation zone details via an interactive map, letting residents and visitors pinpoint locations and evaluate their hurricane risk. READ MORE
The GenAI Advantage: Using Data as a Differentiator This guide explores the transformative potential of generative AI and emphasizes the importance of data as a key differentiator in successful AI initiatives. It outlines how leaders can position their data at the heart of their AI strategies to unlock new value and deliver more personalized services. It covers data foundation, fine-tuning AI models, and strategies to maximize value from generative AI. DOWNLOAD
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Three States Discuss Tackling Cybersecurity Staffing
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Turnover Doesn’t Mean Election Officials Aren’t Up to the Job The rate of turnover among chief election officials has increased continuously since 2020. That doesn’t mean the workforce now in place lacks experience, according to a recent report. READ MORE
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Veritone Cozies Up to Axon and Milestone in Police
Tech Race As public safety technology embraces
cameras, software and other tools, Veritone is integrating more data from
partners into its evidence management ”central hub.” The move follows a recent
product expansion deal. READ MORE
Veritone Cozies Up to Axon and Milestone in Police
Tech Race As public safety technology embraces
cameras, software and other tools, Veritone is integrating more data from
partners into its evidence management ”central hub.” The move follows a recent
product expansion deal. READ MORE
Want
Gov Tech Innovation? Consider the Legal Issues Too At the recent NASCIO 2024 Annual Conference, CIOs
talked about the legal concerns that will help guide the development of AI and
other technologies. Freedom of Information matters around public data are in
the forefront. READ MORE
Want Gov Tech Innovation? Consider the Legal Issues
Too At the recent NASCIO 2024 Annual Conference, CIOs talked
about the legal concerns that will help guide the development of AI and other
technologies. Freedom of Information matters around public data are in the
forefront. READ MORE
Why Should You Need
a Driver’s License to Be a Hotel Receptionist? Too many jobs that have nothing to do with driving require
it. It’s an unnecessary employment barrier, and other states should follow the
lead of two that have moved to prohibit it. READ MORE
Will the Postal Service Deliver
Ballots on Time? State Election Officials Are Worried. Despite
the postmaster general’s assurances, the mail agency’s operational statistics
aren’t encouraging for the coming elections. READ MORE