Julia Edinger

Plus, NYC has announced $2 million in funding to expand Internet, New Mexico launched a new broadband mapping tool, a bicameral bill could increase participation in the Lifeline program, and more.

California is supplementing its traditional process of navigating public comments with AI, to do a better job of gathering actionable insight. Its model may inform similar engagement efforts by other governments.

Local governments have an extra year to meet the designated technical requirements for digital accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act — but they face liability risks even today.

Plus, Wi-Fi is expanding in New York homeless shelters, Vermont nonprofits gain access to low-cost Internet service, a new law aims to support rural broadband, a report examines digital accessibility, and more.

The county is acknowledging its past and enhancing transparency into historic property deeds which have had lasting impacts on neighborhoods. Its searchable map activates many thousands of pages of documents.

As cities and counties turn to AI to ease permitting, one company is offering a new, free program through which officials can learn about the technology's potential to solve agency-specific problems.

Plus, U.S. lawmakers introduced new legislation supporting digital inclusion, Vermont’s broadband expansion efforts are directly impacting state residents, the FCC has adopted new rules, and more.

The Indiana Office of the Secretary of State is leveraging AI to improve efficient service delivery. This includes the recent launch of a financial literacy program and a new phase of the notary education platform.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s new AI tool aims to help answer eligibility questions from the state’s Medicaid program members to reduce wait times and expand access to information.

Plus, a new initiative was launched to enhance older adults' digital skills, the city of Baltimore is upgrading computer labs in the community, fiber deployments continue across the U.S., and more.