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Spokane County officials are on the brink of slashing IT costs by nearly $3 million by reevaluating their Microsoft support contracts and embracing smarter tech solutions.

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City IT Managers Assess Microsoft Support Costs and Pursue Alternatives
IT managers evaluate Microsoft support contracts to reduce costs by almost half.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Michigan is stepping into the future with House Bill 5899, aiming to pilot generative AI across state agencies while ensuring oversight and evaluation of its impact on government efficiency.

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House committee hears testimony on bill to create state AI pilot program
The House Communications and Technology Committee heard testimony on House Bill 5899 to create an Artificial Intelligence Pilot Program for state agencies, with a governor‑appointed three‑member governing board, DTMB oversight and a 180‑day reporting requirement; witnesses urged broader board expertise and clarified cost uncertainty.
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May 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Syracuse City Council is shaking things up by proposing a new structure to keep its committees at 10 while enhancing nonprofit oversight and technological efficiency!

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Syracuse City councilor outlines plan to keep 10 committees, adds community advancement and technology panels
A council member proposed consolidating overlapping panels so the council can retain 10 committees, create a community advancement committee to track nonprofit allocations and launch a technology and operational efficiency committee; legal counsel said committee structure is the council's decision and descriptions will be drafted for review in January.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM