Digital ID and e‑title provisions face privacy and eligibility fights in committee Committee heard hours of testimony on HF1335, a bill to authorize mobile driver’s licenses, esignatures and steps toward e‑titling. Supporters said digital IDs boost security and convenience; opponents raised privacy, fee‑setting and revenue‑sharing concerns. An amendment to bar electronic IDs for people not lawfully present failed on a 7–8 roll call. The bill was laid over for further work.

Minnesota's House File 1335 is stirring up a heated debate over digital IDs, e-signatures, and privacy concerns—will this modernization pass the test?

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Committee advances Senate File 20 with technical amendments to state data-retention rules The Select Water Committee voted to advance Senate File 20, a measure that sets rules for how government-held personal data is collected, stored and deleted; members approved several technical edits and divided a proposed amendment, and the committee agreed to send the bill to the floor.

The Select Water Committee just took a significant step towards modernizing how personal data is handled by government entities in Wyoming, but will it truly protect your information?

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DMV describes IT modernization wins, will shift credit‑card fees to customers and pause paper‑plate program The Department of Motor Vehicles told the House Appropriations Committee its $50 million IT modernization finished on time and under budget, outlined a $3 million e‑permitting rollout, plans to pass a ~2.3% credit‑card fee to customers starting July 1, and paused a temporary paper‑plate program after compliance gaps were found.

The Vermont DMV has successfully completed a $50 million IT modernization, but customers should brace themselves for new credit-card fees starting July 1 and a pause on the controversial paper-plate program.

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Rules Committee advances bill to update state IT purchasing to include software Senator Michael Padilla and the Department of Information Technology told the Senate Rules Committee that adding 'software' throughout procurement law will modernize state purchasing and better align budgeting; the committee gave the substitute a do-pass recommendation.

Senator Padilla's push to modernize New Mexico's IT procurement by officially adding "software" to the law is set to revolutionize how the state manages its technology needs!

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Energy office highlights nuclear and geothermal milestones; Oil, Gas & Mining seeks restricted funds for digital permitting pilot Emmy Leslowski highlighted nuclear partnerships (Valor Atomics selection) and geothermal district‑heating prospects. Mick Thomas (Oil, Gas & Mining) described dramatic permit‑time improvements and requested an RFA to implement a Gemini‑based digital modernization pilot (one‑time $935,001; ongoing $850,000) funded from oil & gas restricted funds.

Utah is set to become a leader in nuclear and geothermal energy, with exciting advancements like the Valor Atomics partnership aiming for a critical milestone by 2026!

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Secretary of State outlines regulatory modernization, digitization and planned fee reductions Secretary of State staff told the committee the office is migrating off an AS/400 filing system, implementing a regulatory modernization platform (Esper), digitizing expired regulations, and planning fee reductions (including halving the online business information filing fee), with a public hearing planned for early February.

Kansas is taking a bold step towards the future by modernizing its regulatory system, slashing online business filing fees, and embracing digital services for a more efficient government!

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City Council reviews OpenGov demonstration for asset, procurement and grants software City staff and OpenGov demonstrated cloud-based asset management, procurement/contract tools and grants tracking; staff said the project could be covered with TIF funds and estimated roughly $170,000 for first-year implementation and about $65,000 per year afterward.

City officials unveiled a groundbreaking cloud-based system aimed at transforming outdated paper processes, promising enhanced transparency and efficiency for asset management, procurement, and grants.

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In the first edition of Cloud Migration Done Right, we lay down the foundation for understanding the people, processes, and solutions that go into #DigitalModernization and cultivating a cloud-first mindset ☁️

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County IT committee outlines Google Workspace migration plan and cost estimate County IT committee presented a modernization proposal to migrate email and storage to Google Workspace; staff estimated first‑year costs near $192,000 with longer‑term savings and requested a contract be brought to commissioners for approval.

Delaware County is poised to modernize its IT infrastructure by migrating to Google Workspace, aiming to cut costs and enhance security—will this be the game-changer they need?

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City Council Addresses Civic Center Repairs and Website Modernization Challenges Council discusses significant repair costs and plans for website upgrades by January.

Oak Creek's Board of Public Works is tackling urgent Civic Center repairs and a much-needed website overhaul, but can they manage the rising costs and outdated tech before it's too late?

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Madera County Board honors Tanya Sey's 33 years of dedicated service Board of supervisors celebrates Tanya Sey's impactful career and retirement after 33 years.

After 33 years of unwavering dedication, Tanya Sey leaves a lasting legacy in Madera County that will inspire generations to come.

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Douglas County initiates youth basketball league to engage local students Douglas County launches summer basketball league for 600 middle and high school students.

Cochise County is taking bold steps to engage youth and modernize community services, from launching a summer basketball league for 600 students to implementing a paperless court system!

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Springville City Council approves development agreement with Sunpro Corporation Council votes on resolution for Santana Raceway property development agreement.

Springville City Council is set to transform the Santana Raceway property, unlocking new opportunities and modernizing the community!

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Committee reviews ordinances ahead of May 7 assembly vote Committee prepares a detailed list for assembly vote on discussed topics by May 7.

Big changes are on the horizon for Barnstable County's governance as the Assembly gears up for a pivotal vote on May 7 to enhance transparency and modernize local regulations.

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The Collapse of the Pentagon's Elite Tech Team: What Really Happened? - <FrontBackGeek/> In a surprising turn of events, the Pentagon's Defense Digital Service (DDS), once celebrated as a cutting-edge team of digital experts, has almost entirely

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Library of Congress seeks $946M budget for modernization and services enhancement Library of Congress requests 5.4% budget increase for fiscal 2026 amid modernization efforts.

The Library of Congress is fighting for a $946 million budget to modernize and enhance its services, but can they secure the funding amidst economic challenges?

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Idaho House approves $10.9M funding for Information Technology Services in 2026 Idaho appropriates additional funds and increases IT staffing for the Office of Information Technology Services.

Idaho's groundbreaking House Bill 484 proposes a $10.9 million investment to revolutionize the state's IT infrastructure, but will this funding boost lead to real efficiencies or just more red tape?

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Crawford County Clerk implements digital court records conversion funding plan Crawford County establishes a tech fee for digitalizing court records through 2035

Crawford County is taking a bold step towards modernizing its judicial system with a new bill aimed at digitizing court records, but will the technology fee be a lifeline or a burden for residents?

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Chairman Zuber advances bills on cybersecurity and cloud services in legislative session Legislative committee moves forward on cybersecurity and cloud modernization bills with amendments.

Mississippi lawmakers are taking bold steps to revolutionize the state's technology landscape with new bills focused on cybersecurity and cloud advancements.

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From care management and #DigitalModernization to mobile health services for rural and underserved communities, we’re delivering real health impact where it matters most.

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Leidos’ Steve Hull Takes Us Inside Company’s DigMod Sector - GovCon Wire Read insights from Leidos' DigMod Sector President Steve Hull to find out what's next for the practice area in 2025 and beyond.

What sets us apart when it comes to #DigitalModernization?

Sector President, Steve Hull, breaks it down for GovConWire, highlighting our focus on communities of practice, repeatable offerings, and growth through collaboration 🤝

WT 360: How Leidos leans on repeatability in its tech transformation work Steve Hull, president of Leidos’ digital modernization sector, goes over how the company looks for common themes across government that do not require completely reinventing the implementation and delivery wheels.

Our approach to #DigitalModernization is rooted in delivering repeatable solutions that drive value across industries.

Find out how we're redefining efficiency and innovation in the latest #WashingtonTechnology feature with Digital Modernization Sector President, Steve Hull.