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Local Response Leads N.D. Recovery Following Deadly Storms

3 days ago | govtech.com | Grant Coursey

Officials said mobilizing state resources has so far been largely unnecessary because of the “phenomenal” response to the disaster by local communities. Officials with the state Department of Emergency Services said in a statement Monday that they do not have a dollar amount for disaster damages yet, nor do they know the full number of homes that were impacted.
Texas Township to Consider Safety of E-Scooters, E-Bikes

4 days ago | govtech.com | Catherine Dominguez

During a June 19 meeting, the township's Board of Directors discussed the results of a recent analysis regarding the use of devices in The Woodlands, including options to either more specifically define the vehicles allowed on pathways or ban them. "If we don't act as a board, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when someone's going to be killed or severely hurt," Board Chairman Brad Bailey said.
Kentucky Bars School Staff from Emailing or Texting Students

5 days ago | govtech.com | Valarie Spears |Beth Musgrave |Lexington Herald-Leader

It’s up to each district to decide what platform staff can use to contact students — Fayette County plans to use an app called ParentSquare — but more private forms of communication like email, text and social media are banned. The law comes after several incidents of inappropriate sexual communication involving school staff and students in Kentucky have led to criminal charges in recent years.
Chief AI Officer: Higher Ed’s New Leadership Role

1 week ago | govtech.com | Abby Sourwine

According to early adopters, the role is still being defined in higher education, taking cues from CAIO duties in industry and government. CAIOs in education align AI innovation with research, teaching, administration and public service, managing ethical concerns, faculty apprehension and the often slow pace of academic governance. As the education sector continues to adapt to artificial intelligence, a new role is quietly emerging: the chief AI officer (CAIO).
Chicago Takes CityKey Access Offline After Federal Subpoena

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The CityKey ID card program offers a government-issued ID to the more than 2.6 million residents of Chicago in an effort to reduce obstacles to accessing city services. The resource mitigates challenges for marginalized populations like those who are not cisgender. It helps residents access government services, apply for housing and more. These cards are available to all Chicagoans regardless of age or immigration status.
Fayette Schools May Adopt Tablet System for Bus Drivers

1 week ago | govtech.com | Valarie Spears |Lexington Herald-Leader

The school board will be asked Monday to approve a contract to spend $312,544 with TransAct Communication for tablets and hardware that would replace paper packets that bus drivers use to navigate Lexington streets. “The tablet will allow for audible guidance to keep the drivers focused on the road and provide a map should there be a need to navigate the route due to other issues,” agenda documents said.
As Regulation Ban Looms, California Issues Frontier AI Study

1 week ago | govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

For industry, The California Report on Frontier AI Policy offers a glimpse at where state leaders and lawmakers could soon be putting more regulatory energy, assuming they won’t be hobbled by the federal government. The release of the report comes at a time when federal lawmakers are considering the passage of President Donald Trump’s spending package — dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” by the president and its backers — which includes a moratorium on state-level AI regulations.
What’s New in Digital Equity: Olivia Trusty Joins the FCC

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can jump to with the links below:Olivia Trusty Joins the FCCAI Is Part of Digital LiteracyTennessee Libraries Get FundingMaine’s New Device Access ProgramSurvey Finds Consumers Prefer FiberThe U.S. Senate this week confirmed Olivia Trusty to be the third FCC commissioner, creating a 2-1 Republican majority.
Minnesota State to Offer Robotics Engineering, AI Degrees

1 week ago | govtech.com | Renee Berg

MSU's new robotics engineering bachelor's degree program is the first and only robotics degree program in Minnesota, and its artificial intelligence master's degree program is the first and only graduate program of its kind in the Minnesota State system. Mohammad Alam, dean of MSU’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, said it’s important for the university to keep pace with industry demands.
GIS Supports, Informs Bringing Food to Arizona Tribal Nations

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

GIS technology supports a wide-ranging array of government initiatives, from emergency management to urban forestry to disability representation. Now, recent federal changes to food stamp benefits are bringing national attention to efforts addressing food insecurity.