Filing taxes is hard. Here’s how agencies could help make it easier for residents.
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by Kaitlyn Levinson
3d ago
As states increasingly turn to developing free, online tax filing tools for residents, civic tech experts said improving usability and experience is key ..read more
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Exclusive: StateRAMP to rebrand later this year
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by Chris Teale
4d ago
The voluntary program will be rebranded as “GovRAMP” to better reflect that its offerings can be used by local governments, educational institutions and others, the organization’s executive director told Route Fifty ..read more
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Arizona police procedures exposed in massive policy database hack
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by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Arizona Mirror
4d ago
Some agencies said they were unconcerned with the breach since the final documents are already publicly available ..read more
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Competing Senate bills try to answer the question, how should Utah power new data centers?
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by Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch
4d ago
While Rocky Mountain Power may have to brace for competition, lawmakers debate whether they should regulate some energy resources ..read more
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State fire agency taps augmented reality to train for ‘high-risk missions’
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by Kaitlyn Levinson
5d ago
Augmented reality isn’t just for avid gamers. The technology is helping California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection prepare its flight crews for real-life emergencies like hoist rescues ..read more
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Lawmaker warns of ‘patchwork’ state AI laws
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by Chris Teale
5d ago
Congress must take the lead on regulating the technology, said Rep. Jay Obernolte during a recent tech conference, otherwise the country risks a repeat of what has happened on data privacy laws ..read more
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How much does scientific progress cost? Without government dollars for research infrastructure, breakthroughs become improbable
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by Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation
5d ago
It costs money to maintain the various facilities, utilities and personnel that allow scientists to conduct research in the first place. Without federal support, institutions are left scrambling ..read more
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Georgia was about to retire coal plants. Then came the data centers.
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by Emily Jones, Grist
5d ago
Utilities nationwide are falling back on fossil fuels to meet huge energy demand ..read more
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AI translation tools could improve trust in public safety efforts
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by Kaitlyn Levinson
6d ago
Los Angeles County leveraged an AI tool to generate live translations during press conferences about wildfires and deliver critical safety information to residents more effectively ..read more
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Utah lawmaker wants police to disclose when they use artificial intelligence
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by Kyle Dunphey, Utah News Dispatch
6d ago
A proposed bill would require law enforcement officers to disclose when and how they use the technology in police reports ..read more
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