Selected items posted on Internet blogs during the week ending March 6, 2026

Defending Local Government in the AI Era  See how AI accelerates fraud, ransomware, and account compromise. Watch the Webinar

AI Compliance 2026: Policy Was the Easy Part Explore why compliance is more than rules and how governments can implement AI responsibly. READ NOW

Capital Planning in the Public Sector: Constraints, Community and Countermeasures This guide examines how state and local governments approach capital planning when budgets are constrained and infrastructure needs continue to grow. DOWNLOAD 

Facility Renewal: 4 Questions to Ask Before Reinvestment This guide walks leaders through four questions that clarify which buildings to reinvest in, when to act, and how to plan renewal work with fewer surprises. DOWNLOAD 

Stop AI-Driven Email Attacks Practical strategies to safeguard agencies, data, and taxpayer trust. Register Today 

The U.S. House and Senate have both voted for a package of changes to federal housing programs, with broad backing from cities and states. A final bill could get a vote this week. Read More 

Agentic AI in Action: Shaping the Next Era of Government Services Explore how to put agentic AI to work responsibly in government—from building human-in-the-loop workflows and enforcing strong data governance, to orchestrating secure, multi‑agent collaboration across complex public systems. DOWNLOAD

Advancing Resident-Centric Digital Transformation This paper describes key principles involved in the planning and implementation of resident-centric digital transformation. It covers important topics such as stakeholder input, change management, AI and automation, and incremental deployment. DOWNLOAD

5 Public Safety Trends for 2026 From AI-powered situational awareness to integrated real-time crime centers, this paper reveals how agencies can modernize systems to keep pace with escalating risks. DOWNLOAD

A Roadmap for Upgrading Resident Login and Access Modernizing how residents log in to government services doesn’t require a massive IT overhaul. This guide explains how state, provincial, and local agencies can introduce Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)—the systems that manage citizen registration, login, and multi-factor authentication—using a phased approach that works with existing platforms. DOWNLOAD 

Improving Emergency Response with Modern Cellular Networks This e-book features real-world examples from police, fire, EMS, and 911 agencies that have strengthened connectivity across vehicles, stations, and temporary command sites.   DOWNLOAD 

Building and Evaluating an RFP for Digital Grants Software This guide gives public sector professionals the clarity they need to craft and evaluate a digital grants software RFP. Learn how to set expectations, streamline responses, and select a solution that fits your mission and your budget. DOWNLOAD

Stopping Next-Gen Identity Fraud How AI-enabled identity tools and collaborative strategies combat rogue AI, synthetic identities and remote-hiring vulnerabilities. READ NOW

4 Ways Government Organizations Are Driving Efficiency Government and education organizations are under growing pressure to do more with fewer resources. This thought leadership white paper explores four proven ways SLED organizations are driving efficiency through modernization, from process mapping and AI-powered automation to cloud adoption and improved constituent experiences. DOWNLOAD 

Capital Planning in the Public Sector: Constraints, Community and Countermeasures This guide examines how state and local governments approach capital planning when budgets are constrained and infrastructure needs continue to grow. DOWNLOAD 

Improving Emergency Response with Modern Cellular Networks This e-book features real-world examples from police, fire, EMS, and 911 agencies that have strengthened connectivity across vehicles, stations, and temporary command sites.   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

ANNOUNCING CDG-NACo’s Digital Counties Survey 2026! The Center for Digital Government invites all U.S. counties and parishes to participate in the Digital Counties Survey. Submissions are due April 1. DIGITAL COUNTIES SURVEY online

Make the Most of Your Cybersecurity Funding Learn how to find and maximize cybersecurity grants to fund your tech stack. WATCH NOW Why State and Local Governments Need CIAM in 2026 This webinar examines why Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is now essential for government. WATCH NOW Secure Collaboration for Modern Government Learn how organizations are leveraging certified, secure video and communication solutions to support productivity & public engagement. WATCH NOW Exposing Software Supply Chain Blind Spots in Government Learn how to make invisible risks to the software supply chain visible, and what government leaders can do about them. WATCH NOW Take the Next Step: Elevate Your SOC with AI Get real-world examples, deployment strategies and lessons learned from organizations that are deploying AI to elevate their SOC. WATCH NOW  Modernizing and Funding Cybersecurity in the Age of AI Learn how to fund and modernize whole-of-state cyber defense with AI-powered tools and strategic collaboration. WATCH NOW Success in the Cloud: Modernizing Without Disruption IT leadership from Florida's Brevard County share how the county is tackling modernization challenges head-on. WATCH NOW