Links to selected items focusing on governmental operations posted on the Internet during the week ending March 13, 2025

Two new posting on the Internet by Rochester, New York, attorney Nichole Black:  Top 5 Ways to Improve Client Service with Technology and The Legal Profession’s Shift to LinkedIn: What You Need to Know: Read more.

Too Many Public Health Data Systems Are Stuck in the Past Health departments across the country still rely on manual processes, like phone calls and fax machines, to get access to crucial data, a new study finds. READ MORE

States See Workforce Opportunity in Federal Layoffs  The public-sector workforce is plagued with vacancies. Some states are looking to recruit former federal workers who’ve recently lost their jobs. READ MORE

 

Future-Ready Networks for Government Agencies Modernizing IT infrastructure is no longer optional for government agencies--it's essential. As digital demands grow, outdated on-premises networks struggle to keep up, leading to inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and high costs. A cloud-managed solution tailored for federal, state, and local agencies ensures reliable, secure, and scalable network management. DOWNLOAD

 

Fighting AI with AI: How State and Local Governments Can Stop Fraud This thought leadership paper covers common misconceptions about AI in identity verification and the technology components agencies need to combat to prevent AI-driven fraud. Read more to learn how your agency can enhance its approach to identity verification. DOWNLOAD

 

The 2025 State of Online Payments Report In today's landscape, billing teams cannot achieve their organizational goals without a comprehensive digital transformation strategy. Whether the aim is to reduce costs, uncover time-saving efficiencies, or improve customer satisfaction, success depends on providing the digital payment experience billpayers expect. DOWNLOAD

 

Sexual Harassment Remains an Ongoing and Persistent Problem in State Govt. A report tallies 400 allegations of harassment against 145 lawmakers over the past decade, including 11 new allegations last year. Due to underreporting, the actual figure is probably three times as high. READ MORE

 

Overtime Spending Wipes Out Baltimore’s Budget Surplus The city had to reshuffle more than $50 million to address the unexpected shortfall, driven by overtime costs due to staffing shortages. The Fire Department alone needed an injection of $33 million to pay for unexpected overtime. READ MORE

Wireless Broadband: A Strategic Approach Drawing on the results of a recent Center for Digital Government survey of state and local leaders, this thought leadership paper covers compelling use cases for wireless broadband and provides tips for developing a 5G strategy for government. Read more to learn how you can propel your agency into the future with wireless 5G broadband! DOWNLOAD Florida Lawmakers Weigh Using AI to Find Waste, Smooth Processes   Members of the House of Representatives IT Budget and Policy Subcommittee questioned artificial intelligence’s impact on the state workforce and its open records policy, expressing concern it could replace staffers. READ MORE   Darwin Breaks Into Public-Sector AI With $5M Seed Round As public agencies craft policies for artificial intelligence, Darwin is selling tools that can help officials plan their AI deployments and keep them in compliance. The funding comes amid bans for China’s DeepSeek. READ MORE   With Artificial Intelligence, Transit Fare Gates Get Smarter Cubic has introduced gates for transit systems that are equipped with technology including artificial intelligence, to differentiate between a rider slipping through a gate without paying and a mother struggling with a stroller. READ MORE   Utah, NVIDIA Team Up for AI Upskilling in Education, Workforce  NVIDIA is lending teaching materials and upskilling opportunities in artificial intelligence to Utah's higher education students and state workers in a new partnership with colleges and universities across the state. READ MORE   Details Emerge on Coal-Fired, Electricity-Powered Data Centers After a state inquiry, NorthWestern Energy has offered more details on its plans for two proposed data centers near Butte, Mont. The endeavor, it said, will support capital investments and infrastructure improvements. READ MORE Florida Lawmakers Weigh Using AI to Find Waste, Smooth Processes  Members of the House of Representatives IT Budget and Policy Subcommittee questioned artificial intelligence’s impact on the state workforce and its open records policy, expressing concern it could replace staffers. READ MORE   Darwin Breaks Into Public-Sector AI With $5M Seed Round As public agencies craft policies for artificial intelligence, Darwin is selling tools that can help officials plan their AI deployments and keep them in compliance. The funding comes amid bans for China’s DeepSeek. READ MORE California, New York Affirm Commitment to Green Transportation The Golden State continues to advance policies and fund programs to position itself as a leader in advancing clean transportation. New York incentivizes the shift to electric vehicles and their infrastructure. READ MORE   Connecticut Considers Body Scanning Tech for Prisons A proposed law would require the state Department of Correction to produce a report on what it would take to institute non-invasive body scanners in order to limit the use of strip searches. READ MORE