The tool is designed to flag potentially fraudulent purchases and temporarily block transactions, similar to fraud detection systems used by banks and credit card companies.

Jason Kavulich, secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Aging

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said a new tool intends to give Pennsylvanians a clearer picture of how voter rolls are changing.

Federal agencies are increasingly seeking access to state-held eligibility and recipient data. Some say its deterring eligible recipients from applying for benefits.

A new online tool allows Pennsylvania parents and policymakers to view vaccination rates by school for the 2025-2026 school year.

In an interview, Jenna Bannon with the National Conference of State Legislatures said tools built for people in need must "work for them."

New bipartisan legislation would employ artificial intelligence to improve the longitudinal data systems built by state governments to improve educational and workforce outcomes.

Repurposing data for other means is risky, and governments should evaluate when consolidation is more harmful than good, a recent report said.

Newly launched satellites can detect relatively small blazes, giving emergency responders earlier situational awareness during the critical first stages of an ignition.

All 50 states have now joined "Home for Every Child," an initiative that uses new digital technologies with the aim of improving child welfare.