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More than 17M low-income households will experience service disruptions if internet subsidy ends
February 29, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentWithout the the Affordable Connectivity program, millions of families could lose internet access that they rely on for work, school and health care, new survey data shows.
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A transparent, open-source vision for U.S. elections
February 28, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentVoting technology in the U.S. is secretive and often expensive. Can an open-source alternative take its place?
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New toll transponders cut costs for agencies and drivers
February 27, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentIllinois is the latest state to roll out sticker tags, which are gaining popularity over the clunky boxes that drivers have been mounting on their windshields for decades.
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Justices appear skeptical of states’ social media censorship laws
| News, Digital GovernmentThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Florida and Texas laws designed to prevent the alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints on social media. Observers say the decision could shape the future of free speech on the… Read More »
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How governments handle data matters for inclusion
February 26, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentAlgorithms and artificial intelligence can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public services. But if underlying data is not handled thoughtfully, it can mirror and perpetuate existing inequalities.
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Government software that shines: Solar permitting’s bright future in 2024
February 23, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentCOMMENTARY | By automating the permitting process for rooftop solar, cities and counties can save time and money for their building departments and homeowners.
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Herding elk: Drone use takes off in wildlife management
February 20, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentWardens and biologists are finding ever-expanding uses for unmanned aircraft, which are being deployed across Wyoming and other states, saving on time and resources.
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After promising to make government health care data more accessible, the Biden administration now wants to clamp down
February 19, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentResearchers across the country fear a new proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase fees and decrease access to data used to support major health care reforms.
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County officials lobby for internet subsidies
February 15, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentThe FCC is currently turning away hundreds of thousands seeking assistance. If Congress doesn’t soon approve more funding, rural and urban county officials warn, millions will be plunged into “digital darkness.”
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Deepfake porn: The ugly side of generative AI, and what states can do about it
February 09, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentPolicymakers are scrambling to rein in runaway deepfake content featuring nonconsenting victims in explicit images and videos.