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New Florida law bans kids under 14 from social media
March 27, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentIt is the latest in a series of efforts by states to regulate social media in a way that protects minors and stands up to legal challenges. But opponents say Florida’s law still runs afoul of the First Amendment.
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Survey: Few states have ‘established’ privacy program
March 26, 2024 | News, CybersecurityAs states race to protect Americans’ data, the number of chief privacy officers has increased in state government. Still, a majority reported in a recent survey that they are building their programs.
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States warned of ‘recent and ongoing’ cyber threats to critical infrastructure
March 22, 2024 | News, CybersecurityThe EPA and White House acknowledged water systems and other utilities “often lack the resources” to adopt rigorous cybersecurity measures. They want to partner to bolster the current efforts of state and local governments.
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Schools are vulnerable to breaches—and hackers know it
March 21, 2024 | Cybersecurity, NewsSchools face unique challenges in shoring up their cyber defenses. Just ask Baltimore County Public Schools. It suffered a successful attack in 2020, and while its cyber protection has improved, it still faces roadblocks.
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As cyber grant program hits the halfway mark, feds laud states’ progress
March 20, 2024 | News, CybersecurityTwo years into the $1 billion program, state and local governments are better prepared for cyber attacks. But funding remains an obstacle as under-resourced cybersecurity budgets struggle to keep up with mounting threats.
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Longtime state senator announces plans to retire
March 19, 2024 | News, ManagementIn an interview from earlier this year, Washington’s Karen Keiser discussed her nearly 30-year career and how to affect change in state legislatures.
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Supreme Court clarifies when public officials can block citizens on social media
March 15, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentThe Supreme Court unanimously found in a pair of cases that whether a government official can block a constituent on their personal social media account hinges on if a post is a state action or is private conduct.
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There are 100,000 fewer Election Day polling places in 2024
March 14, 2024 | News, ManagementA major Supreme Court decision, a pandemic and localized issues have all conspired to reduce the number of physical voting locations. Advocates say that’s bad for democracy.
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From paper to portal: How one city brought tax filings online
March 13, 2024 | News, FinanceUnder an aggressive modernization strategy, Columbus, Ohio, has built a one-stop shop for filing income tax returns.
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17 million cyberattacks a day: How Oklahoma stops 99% of them
March 12, 2024 | News, CybersecurityIn a recent interview, the state’s CISO talks about zero trust, the upside to COVID and triaging the state’s aging tech infrastructure.