With aid of AI, nonprofit will offer cybersecurity assistance to local governments

Local governments tackle roads, growth, fire safety

KANE COUNTY — Local governments across the county spent July working through issues ranging from federal law enforce­ment funding and future transportation needs to fire protec­tion, development and community projects.Kane County Com­missionThe Kane County Commission autho­rized an application for up to $800,000 in Department of Justice funding connected to the county’s partici­pation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program. If awa…

With aid of AI, nonprofit will offer cybersecurity assistance to local governments

A new initiative at the National League of Cities will aim to help local governments find the soft spots in their organizations and computer networks.

Mayor Welch and City of St. Pete Launch Initiative to Guide Adoption of AI in Local Government

Mayor Welch and City of St. Pete Launch Community-Wide Initiative to Guide Responsible and Ethical Adoption of AI in Local Government August 11, 2026 - As part of Mayor Welch's commitment to accountable and responsible government, the City of St. Petersburg is launching a community-wide public input effort to help guide and ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in municipal operations. To kick off this initiative, the City is ho…