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Lone Star Online Academy, one of the largest public virtual schools in Texas, abruptly closed this month after years of F-ratings that threatened the accreditation of a small school system in West Texas. -
At a recent summit, cyber leaders from Kansas, Minnesota and Tennessee said the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program helped local defenses, but sustaining those services may require continued federal support.
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A survey of parents and teachers found many supported access to digital literacy tools, but they also wanted stronger website blocking and tighter controls on games, streaming media, social media and AI tools.
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Public-sector institutions ranging from local government to schools and universities are introducing artificial intelligence tools and policy in various fashions, to fit their service and mission.
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Government entities are using GIS technology and predictive analytics to manage an influx of fans amid the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, which is drawing crowds in host cities across the U.S.
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Resident expectations and needs mean relying on a PDF-only strategy has become a liability for state and local governments in 2026. It’s time to transition to accessible, user-friendly digital documents.
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In order to build data centers in Massachusetts, developers will have to supply or procure 100 percent clean energy, pay for grid and water impacts, mitigate health impacts and establish community benefit plans.
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The East Hartford Science & Technology Academy is intended to create a STEM pathway from fifth grade through postsecondary education, preparing students for careers in science and technology fields.
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Cities and universities across the state are now connected by a 400-gig fiber network that enables new levels of shared computation, education and economic development, made possible by Link Oregon.
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Texas Cyber Command detected the cybersecurity incident, which involved the vendor that handles hunting and fishing license sales for the state parks and wildlife department.
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North Carolina residents and organizers joined state Rep. Maria Cervania in speaking against data center development. Impacts to water quality and supply were a key concern for speakers, many from rural areas.
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The state Supreme Court has called for prosecutors to explain more fully how the technology was used in a Jersey City murder case. Its unanimous ruling builds on a 2023 state appellate court decision.
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Plus, a group of U.S. senators wrote a letter criticizing the delay of ADA standards, Vermont is working to get people connected to broadband through a state program and a connectivity hub, and more.
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The public safety technology supplier built the offering with help from Louisville police. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to trace firearms down from days to just hours or even minutes.
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A school board member said the intention wasn’t to only reduce screen time but also to boost critical thinking and academic growth, and to send a message that the district doesn’t condone unvetted technology.
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The incident came to light “on or about” June 11, when staffers found disruptions to computer systems. Personal information including driver’s licenses and Social Security numbers may have been accessed.
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The Michigan Bureau of Elections is investigating a complaint about an ad targeting a U.S. House candidate. The bureau said the state’s AI disclosure requirement for political ads is a state law, not federal.
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A future AI hub at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences will support research, student training on AI, and work with rural healthcare organizations to use AI to solve problems.
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A cyber attack in late March left staff and students without Internet access for nearly a week and exposed personal information, including Social Security numbers and financial information, of about 26,000 people.
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Some librarians say the right digital tools, in moderation, can help students get interested in reading and build literacy skills while away from their classrooms over the summer months.
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AI may be reshaping cyber threats, but experts at the ISAC Annual Summit said SLTT governments can still reduce risk by focusing on the basics: inventory, identity, MFA and sound process.
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