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New California Law Examines and Studies Barriers to Broadband Access

State Tech Magazine

Per the new legislation, CDT will need to issue a report on broadband access point location opportunities and roadblocks by Jan. 1, 2024, for several legislative… State Senate Bill 717, also referred to as the Broadband Access Point Investment Acceleration Study Act of 2022, was introduced in May by Sen.

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Congress Resolves Threat of a Government Shutdown with Mixed Outcomes for Local Government Priorities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Six months into the new Fiscal Year and following four continuing resolutions to keep the government running beyond the October 1st start of Fiscal Year 2024, Congress has approved all twelve annual spending bills, which have been signed into law.

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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

Continuous professional development is about more than staying relevant; its about staying effective, ethical, and lawful in a field that demands constant adaptation. Staying current on case law: Whats illegal isnt just defined by legislation; court decisions shape it.

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Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities

GovLoop

His office also has worked toward a whole-of-state security approach, as per a 2019 North Dakota law that gave the cyberteam command-and-control over cybersecurity in all branches of state government. Soon, Gregg’s office will develop its approach for the North Dakota legislative session, which takes place every other year.

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State legislatures ‘ramped up activity’ in first half of 2024, report finds

American City & Country

State legislatures were busy in the first half of 2024. compared with the first half of 2022 to total 76,756, according to a 2024 State Trends Report by Quorum , a public affairs software. By comparison, Congress introduced 3,189 bills during the same time period in 2024, enacting four. fewer bills, or 1,801 fewer net bills.

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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

Dear friends and colleagues, As we enter the second half of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few remarkable accomplishments Community Progress achieved in the first six months of this year. Our advocacy efforts have been crucial in bringing this legislation to life, and we are honored to have been recognized by Sen.

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ELECTION LAW:  Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

ELECTION LAW: Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election Anne B. In addition, Georgia lawmakers were ordered to redraw some of Georgia's state legislative districts. Hemenway —Senior Attorney On October 26, 2023, in three cases similar to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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