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The federal government is looking to cut red tape around its security assessment program and embrace automation. State and local leaders believe they can learn a lot from the revamp.

The staff and budget cuts at the federal level will hamper state and local health departments’ capacity to juggle public health needs like disease surveillance and data modernization, experts say.

A collection of 17 public safety and local organizations said it is “imperative” that the FirstNet Authority be reauthorized before it expires in 2027. Learn why at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eg-A-nQp

For many people, purchasing a vehicle is no easy feat. Illinois aims to simplify the process by exploring how an electronic approach to vehicle registrations and purchasing can lower costs for residents and financial institutions.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the agency responsible for a major federal broadband expansion program pledged to “finish the job” and get Americans connected quickly. Arielle Roth, a former telecom policy director for the Senate Commerce Committee, told members of that committee that if confirmed as the new administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration she would work “expeditiously” to get people online through the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

A permitting reform effort in Pennsylvania could serve as a model for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.

Advocates and elected officials warned of the harm if the Universal Service Fund is struck down as unconstitutionally financed. Justices appeared inclined to preserve the fund.

The Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit that looks to build a better government, announced its new AI Center for Government, an effort to promote artificial intelligence across all levels of government including state and local.

By enabling incarcerated individuals to practice their life and personal skills in virtual reality simulations, California authorities hope to help them succeed in society and reduce recidivism. ✍️ @kaitlevinson

.@publicservice, a nonprofit that looks to build a better government, announced its new AI Center for Government, an effort to promote artificial intelligence across all levels of government including state and local. ✍️ @chris_teale