HB 876 would require local zoning ordinances to allow rapid deployment of temporary cell towers (on wheels, up to 80 feet, typically under 30 days unless extended locally) for emergencies and large events; the wireless industry backed the measure and the subcommittee voted to report it.

At the Sept. 10 meeting, Amy Reets pressed the commission for the status of an investigation into her sister Amber Benedict's April 3, 2025 gas-explosion death and urged the MPSC to require technology like ultrasonic meters and remote shutoff to improve public safety. Chair Scripps said he would look into whether the investigation remains open and follow up.

Companies are trying to break ground on real-world use cases for its new digital workforce: artificial intelligence agents. Cosentino Global S.L.U., a distributor for architectural and design projects,...

Sometimes, high-tech solutions aren’t the best way to solve a problem. The US Army apparently came to that realization recently while exploring new methods to deter birds and other “problematic wildlife”...

Law-enforcement representatives reported a quarter-over-quarter rise in calls for service and outlined drone deployments and body-camera activation policy; resident Tom Daley pressed the county on alleged Hexagon dispatch contract overruns and slower emergency response times.