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The Supreme Court on June 27 issued a 6-3 ruling that upholds the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF).
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Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, which aims to enhance the cybersecurity of state and local government networks across the state. -
Illinois Libraries Getting $1M in State Grants for Tech Upgrades
Technology grants totaling more than $1 million are being awarded to libraries across the state of Illinois to bolster services in underserved areas. -
N.C. Names Woods Digital Opportunity Chief
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has named Maggie Woods director of its Office of Digital Opportunity (ODT).
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Ohio School District Recognized for Student Data Privacy Work
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a professional association for school system technology leaders, has awarded Beavercreek City Schools in Beavercreek, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal for its student data privacy work. -
Mississippi Launches Higher Ed AI Talent Accelerator
The Mississippi state government on June 12 launched the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP) that aims to build artificial intelligence and machine learning capacity across the state’s higher education system. -
Oklahoma Seeks Its Next State CISO
The state of Oklahoma is on the hunt for its next chief information security officer (CISO), according to a job posting issued last week by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES).

Join state CIOs and industry experts for discussions on the pressing issues facing state and local government IT teams during the next installment of MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision series.
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North Dakota Launches Modernized Business-Owner Portal
North Dakota has launched the first phase of ND Gateway, an online portal designed to simplify how entrepreneurs and business owners interact with state government. -
California Releases Report to Inform AI Policy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a new report from leading artificial intelligence academics and experts that offers a policy framework for state officials to consider when crafting new AI-related laws and regulations. -
Mayors, Google Offering AI Adoption Guide for Cities
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Google have published a new guide for cities to use when developing their municipal artificial intelligence strategies. -
SCU Rolls Out AI Interdisciplinary Master Program
Santa Clara University’s (SCU) School of Engineering is launching a new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program, aimed at preparing students to lead in the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence.
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Texas Creates State Cyber Command
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on June 3 to create the Texas Cyber Command, which the governor’s office billed as the largest state-run cybersecurity department in the United States.
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Democrats Urge Senate to Scrap AI Ban Tied to Broadband Funds
More than 30 Democratic members of the House of Representatives are urging top Senate leaders to reconsider a proposal being offered in the Senate that would require states seeking Federal broadband support to abide by a proposed ten-year moratorium on creating state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.
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Lawmakers Reconstitute Universal Service Fund Working Group
Sens. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., ranking member of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Deb Fischer, R-Neb., chair of the subcommittee, announced on Thursday the reconstitution of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group.
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Education Dept. Plans National Effort to Combat Student Aid Fraud
The U.S. Department of Education is preparing to launch a nationwide effort this fall to combat identity theft and fraud in Federal student aid programs.
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IST Launches K-12 Cyber Defense Coalition
In response to the growing cybersecurity threats facing America’s public schools, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) has launched the K–12 Cyber Defense Coalition (K12 CDC) – a new national partnership made up of 13 education organizations working to protect schools from cyberattacks and improve response strategies.
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Ohio State Launches University-Wide AI Education Push
The Ohio State University is launching a sweeping initiative to educate all students – regardless of their major – on artificial intelligence starting this fall.
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DC Public Schools to Ban Cellphones in Classroom
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announced that it will ban the use of personal cellphones in the classroom beginning in the fall to help refocus student attention on “academic excellence.”
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San Jose Launches First-Ever Data Strategy
The city of San Jose, Calif., has launched its first-ever Citywide Data Strategy with the goal of providing quality, equitable services for all residents and businesses through data-driven solutions.
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Commerce Ditches Fiber Focus in BEAD Program Overhaul
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday unveiled its revamps to the government’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, touting a new “tech-neutral” approach and tossing its previous fiber-centric efforts to the curb.
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State AI Moratorium Eroding Reconciliation Bill Support
A small but significant slice of lawmakers – including several Republican members of the House and Senate – are getting cold feet over supporting the Trump administration’s reconciliation funding bill because it includes a House-approved provision that would impose a ten-year moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation.