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StateScoop @statescoop.bsky.social · Feb 24
The StateScoop editorial team is closely following developments of how the new administration is impacting state and local governments. If you're interested in speaking to a reporter about what's going on in your community, particularly regarding technology,
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What's next for elections? Well maybe voting from your phone. 🗳️ 📲

Swipe ➡️ to learn about latest in voting technology from Free & Fair and Mobile Voting Foundation.

Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/votesecure-b...

#Elections #Vote #Democracy
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Bradley Tusk’s Mobile Voting Foundation has announced an open-source software development kit that, its creators claim, can be used to develop smartphone apps that allow fully secure and verifiable online elections.

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Creators of the new and open-source VoteSecure say mobile voting is finally ready | StateScoop
After years of testing internet voting in minor elections, Bradley Tusk's Mobile Voting Foundation has funded the development of a protocol that he hopes will, finally, reinvigorate American democracy...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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A Pittsburgh school district is deploying an AI-powered weapon detection system. 🛜

Privacy experts are warning against this because similar technology has failed in critical moments. 👀

@keelyquinlan.bsky.social explains more 📹 ⬇️

Full scoop 📰➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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The Department of Justice set a deadline for next April for all state websites to adhere to accessibility standards. 🖥️

States needing help meeting this deadline can turn to @nascio.bsky.social's five-page guide for procuring accessible IT products. 🗒️

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November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Excited to announce our CTO Stephen N Miller represented OCTO at @statescoop.bsky.social AITalks State & Local to share valuable insights on how we're leveraging AI within DC Government & its transformative impact on our city's future.

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November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A Pittsburgh school district is deploying an AI-powered weapon detection system. 🛜

Privacy experts are warning against this solution given the history of similar technology to fail in critical moments and threaten children's privacy. 👀

@statescoop.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Our AI Fellow Andrew Merluzzi spoke with @statescoop.bsky.social on how organizations are rallying together to offer resources to aid state and local governments as they enter a new era of #AI.

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AI is catching on in government. The Beeck Center wants to help | StateScoop
After years of crafting policies and surveying risks, many state and local agencies are carefully experimenting with wider deployments of generative AI tools.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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4) From Maryland to Los Angeles, generative AI tools are popping up in state and local governments across the country. @statescoop.bsky.social @colinwood.me

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Generative AI creeps into Los Angeles city government | StateScoop
Generative AI tools are popping up everywhere in government. Los Angeles is the latest to add them to its standard set of staff tools.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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So what happens to state and local governments when the federal government has been shut down? 👀 🔍

On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Justin Marlowe to discuss. 📹 ⬇️

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November 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Senate's approved funding package to re-open the government contains a silver lining for state & local cybersecurity professionals. 👀

It continues a cyber grant program and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. 🔒

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November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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It seems like government at every level is beginning to adopt AI and incorporate it into its workflows. But how does the government go about buying these AI tools? 🔍

Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️

Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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AT&T may be forced to repay millions it took in government subsidies. 👀

Learn more 📹⬇️

Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/whistleblowe...

#whistleblower #ATT #ruralbroadband #fraud
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Last week's headlines from CA to NC and all state & local gov in between, including:
☎️ AT&T repaying millions in internet subsidies
🚜 Senate considers funding rural broadband program
🛜 NC announces $50M broadband recovery after Helene

✅ More: statescoop.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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The @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social and Center for Civic Futures have unveiled a new effort: the AI Readiness Project. 👀

This project prepares state governments to use AI. 🤖

Learn more and get an update on how some states are already using AI from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/ai-readiness...
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Results for America's Patrick Carter as he discusses how state and local governments can make data-informed policy decisions. 📈

Hear more 📹 ⬇️

Full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/redesi...
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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New Illinois pilot program offers free phone calls at prisons
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New Illinois pilot program offers free phone calls at prisons | StateScoop
A new program led by the Illinois Department of Corrections will allow free phone calls at jails and prisons, up to 15 per person per day.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Starting Monday, individuals in custody in Illinois will receive 775 free phone call minutes each month. ☎️

This comes as the FCC voted to nearly double rates last week. 👀

Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/illinois-pil...
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The Senate began considering a bill that would give $650 million per year through 2030 to rural broadband expansion. 🛜 🚜

Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/senate-bill-...
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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North Carolina has announced a $50 million recovery program to help internet service providers rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 🛜

Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/north-caroli...

#HurricaneHelene #Helene #NorthCarolina #RuralBroadband
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Our tech innovators have been nominated for multiple @statescoop.bsky.social LocalSmart awards – and so have the IT projects we’ve supported.

🗳 Help us recognize our work, vote at: statescoop.com/localsmart-awards

🚨Tomorrow is the last day to vote.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Last week's headlines in state & local #GovTech.

From SD to MO and all state and local governments in between, including:
🔌A 2-day IT outage in SD
🍼WIC programs brace for an increased demand as SNAP expires
☎️The FCC doubles rates for prison calls

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November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Women, Infants, and Children's programs are bracing for increased demand as 42 million Americans' SNAP benefits are set to expire November 1. 🍼

Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/states-brace...

#SNAP #ShutDown #Trump #WIC
October 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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County leaders from 15 states gathered in DC urging Congress to pass the FEMA Act🏛️

The act improves how governments respond to disasters by simplifying assistance for survivors, speeding up infrastructure repairs and increasing transparency. 🌪️ 🚨

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October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Vail, CO is turning to agentic AI for:
🏠 Housing
🚑 Emergency services
🚗 Parking
🚌 Transportation
🔥 Fire detection
🚨 and more

The best part? They're maintaining carbon neutrality with the town’s solar- and wind-powered data center. ☀️

@keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/vail-colorad...
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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42 million Americans, including low-income families, seniors and children are at risk of going hungry as SNAP benefits set to expire November 1. 🥫

As we approach this lapse in funding, state IT offices are already struggling. Learn more 📹⬇️

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October 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM