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National data privacy standard would preempt state efforts
April 18, 2024 | News, CybersecurityA bill in Congress would supersede more than a dozen state laws. While most support a national standard, some state leaders and experts worry the legislation’s preemption provisions are too prescriptive.
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States are banning private funding of elections. Some worry about unintended consequences.
April 17, 2024 | News, ManagementWisconsin voters approved a ballot measure banning such cash infusions earlier this month. Proponents of the bans say they limit interference in elections, but opponents say chronically underfunded elections offices need help.
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Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities
April 15, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentIt’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. But the new rules come with a hefty price tag for state and local governments.
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‘Artificial intelligence is not innovation,’ it’s a tool. How governments use it will vary.
April 12, 2024 | News, Emerging TechSome state and local governments may embrace AI wholly, while others may take a more measured approach. Either way, experts said, the competition to be first is moot.
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Lessons learned from whole-of-state cybersecurity efforts
April 09, 2024 | News, CybersecurityMore than two years into the federal cybersecurity grant program, state and local tech leaders say information sharing between the different levels of government is the most important aspect of the approach.
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How hurricane response helped one state’s cyber preparedness
April 08, 2024 | News, CybersecurityLocal governments in Louisiana are used to having the National Guard come in during natural disasters. Today, they are growing used to the guard coming in during a cyberattack, too.
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New FCC broadband standard increases the number of ‘underserved’ households in America
April 04, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentAn estimated 22 million Americans still lack home broadband access, according to a new report. But that number could be higher after the FCC increased the definition of what constitutes broadband.
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Government employees need hands-on, standardized AI training
April 03, 2024 | News, WorkforceHaving a properly defined list of terms helps get everybody on the same page, as does baseline training for every employee.
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Election laws fighting AI deepfakes need to be targeted and adaptable, report says
April 02, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe technology’s use in voter suppression cannot be underestimated, according to a report from the progressive group NewDEAL. It recommends how states can craft laws to combat the threat.
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Why so many election officials are leaving
March 28, 2024 | News, WorkforceSome states are seeing high rates of turnover among local election officials, according to new research. It’s a troublesome trend that may have a silver lining.