Seattle IT and FAS told council members they will pursue vendor-ethics standards and supply-chain security to limit third-party exposure of city data; presenters recommended joint work with cybersecurity teams and FAS to create standards for software supply chains.

Trustees debated a first-reading draft on student data privacy that would limit collection, require vendor standards, and allow opt-in for biometric data; Vice President Bose urged immediate action, while other members asked for administrative rules and a study session to clarify AI, biometric and cybersecurity overlaps.

MCPS staff told the committee that Senate Bill 601 on cybersecurity will set minimum standards for districts; staff said the district runs tabletop exercises, maintains incident plans and is awaiting state benchmarks to finalize local compliance work.

The Judiciary Committee reported HR 7834 after adopting non-substantive amendments; sponsors said the bill lets vetted, law‑enforcement‑approved cloud vendors store and process child sexual abuse material (CSAM) evidence without facing civil or criminal exposure, while maintaining cybersecurity and misconduct exceptions.

The South Summit Council of Governments declared an emergency to implement state-required cybersecurity standards and approved several dispatch operational changes, including revised cost allocations and plans to replace aging LEADS computers and increase bandwidth for the dispatch center.

CS/HB 635 would give businesses and local governments a presumption against negligence liability if they substantially comply with a NIST‑based cybersecurity framework; the committee reported the bill favorably (14‑1) despite opponents saying the measure could retroactively bar pending class actions and permit self‑certification.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement presented 28 line items to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, asking for funding for a Fort Myers operations center, technology upgrades, breath‑test replacements, cybersecurity, a wellness program expansion and a cryptocurrency‑seizure unit.

Florida House outlines new criteria for information technology contract solicitations and evaluations.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority held an evidentiary hearing on Nov. 19, 2025 on Charter Communications’ application to complete a change of control for Cox Communications. Company witnesses described customer benefits, investments and operational plans; PURA staff and intervenors pressed on outages, integration planning, workforce impact, cybersecurity and financing. The hearing recessed and will continue Friday.

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Lorain County’s probate judge told commissioners the court is planning a new case‑management system (vendor discussions underway) that could cost in the ballpark of $1 million and suggested the court’s computerization funds—derived from filing fees and carrying a sizable reserve—could help pay; commissioners emphasized IT coordination to avoid cybersecurity risk and requested further details.

City council adopted an emergency resolution directing the mayor and the city’s IT provider to implement standards to guard against ransomware and other cyber threats. Council heard a presentation from the municipality’s managed‑service provider about existing controls, staff training and reporting requirements tied to the Ohio Auditor of State.

Drones are deployed for quick intel gathering in urban areas while ensuring data security.

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Cyber attacks are not going away any day soon and it is predicted that the cost to the global economy will reach nearly USD10 trillion this year.

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State mandates documentation and permits for water infrastructure projects addressing cybersecurity risks.

Experts address California's regulatory environment and its impact on national utility standards.

Amendments to S.213 replace "smart meter" terminology with "advanced metering infrastructure device," add opt‑out and cost recovery language, and shift cybersecurity measures from public permit language to confidential guidance issued by ANR after consulting Agency of Digital Services.

Lawmakers reviewed S.213, a bill on smart meters and cybersecurity for public water systems. Water managers urged baseline cyber hygiene, funding and tailored guidance for small systems; residents raised privacy concerns about frequent remote reads.

Deputy Clerk Ed Michalowski and the Clerk’s elections team presented Election Lens, a real-time analytics platform for turnout, mail-ballot tracking and polling-place readiness. Commissioners asked about public access, personally identifiable information and cybersecurity; the committee approved receipt of the presentation by roll call.

House Bill 1062 updates cybersecurity regulations for community water and sewer systems in Maryland.

House Bill 1062 establishes cybersecurity standards for community water and sewerage systems.

House Bill 1062 establishes minimum cybersecurity standards for community water and sewer systems.