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April 20, 2026

Deadlines to Comply with ADA Web Accessibility Requirements Extended by One Year (April 20, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Technology

March 11, 2026

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Public Records Act (March 11, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

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Open Government | Public Records (Electronic) | Technology

January 14, 2026

Understanding the New ADA Web Accessibility Requirements for State and Local Governments (January 14, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Technology

October 13, 2025

Artificial Intelligence, Government, and the Law: Updates from a Year of Rapid Change (October 13, 2025)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Technology

November 25, 2024

FAQs on the New Law Prohibiting Pornography on Government Networks and Devices (November 25, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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October 16, 2024

Misinformation and Threats on Social Media in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: How Local Governments Can Respond (October 16, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Helene Response | Technology

July 30, 2024

New Law Regarding Pornography on Government Networks and Devices (July 30, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Technology

May 1, 2024

Unpacking the Potential Risks of Generative AI Chatbots on Local Government Websites (May 1, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Open Government | Technology

March 22, 2024

When Can a Public Official Face Liability for Blocking Users or Deleting Comments on Social Media? The Supreme Court Sets a New Test in Lindke v. Freed. (March 22, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Liability & Immunity | Technology

March 14, 2024

Developing Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Local Government (March 14, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

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General Local Government (Miscellaneous) | Open Government | Technology

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Articles in the Technology category

Deadlines to Comply with ADA Web Accessibility Requirements Extended by One Year (April 20, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Public Records Act (March 11, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

Understanding the New ADA Web Accessibility Requirements for State and Local Governments (January 14, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

Artificial Intelligence, Government, and the Law: Updates from a Year of Rapid Change (October 13, 2025)

Kristi Nickodem

FAQs on the New Law Prohibiting Pornography on Government Networks and Devices (November 25, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

Misinformation and Threats on Social Media in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: How Local Governments Can Respond (October 16, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

New Law Regarding Pornography on Government Networks and Devices (July 30, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

Unpacking the Potential Risks of Generative AI Chatbots on Local Government Websites (May 1, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

When Can a Public Official Face Liability for Blocking Users or Deleting Comments on Social Media? The Supreme Court Sets a New Test in Lindke v. Freed. (March 22, 2024)

Kristi Nickodem

Developing Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Local Government (March 14, 2024)

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