As government agencies continue to modernize their IT infrastructure, technologies like SD WAN and 5G are essential to building secure, resilient connectivity. SD WAN offers centralized control and dynamic traffic routing while 5G delivers high-speed connectivity to remote locations. Together, they offer agencies a scalable future. To explore how 5G and SD WAN are helping […] The post Driving Secure, Resilient Connectivity: How SD WAN AND 5G are Helping Transform Federal IT appeared fir...| Government Technology Insider
Robert Morris, the influential Texas pastor who founded Gateway Church, pleaded guilty this week to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in Oklahoma during the 1980s. Morris, who is 64-years-old, admitted in an Osage County courtroom to felony charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child. Under a plea agreement, Morris was sentenced to 10 […] The post Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed four towns, La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro, to halt the implementation of property tax increases that may violate state law. In a letter, Paxton warned that the cities risked unlawfully burdening taxpayers by moving forward with steep hikes without complying with state auditing requirements. "I have […] The post Ken Paxton Orders Cities to Halt Potentially Illegal Property Tax Hikes appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency, which is housed within the Office of the Governor, is designed to streamline government operations and reduce regulatory burdens on Texans. Governor Abbott has appointed Jerome Greener as the office’s first director. Greener, who is […] The post Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
State Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and State Representative Julie Willoughby (R-13) are demanding the renegotiation of new healthcare policies set to take effect on October 1st. Both lawmakers shared in a recent statement that "creating this tool is a huge responsibility, and we need people at the table who have real-life experiences and expertise to […] The post Janae Shamp, Julie Willoughby Demand Renegotiation of Arizona Healthcare Policies appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert announced his candidacy for Arizona governor this week, stating that he has given up on fixing Washington but believes his home state still holds hope. "I've grown to believe Washington ... is unsavable," Schweikert told Axios Phoenix. "I do believe Arizona is savable." The 14-year House veteran is entering a Republican […] The post David Schweikert Jumps Into Arizona Governor's Race appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona's congressional delegation is sharply divided as the federal government faces a potential shutdown beginning October 1st, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other. Republican congressional candidate Abe Hamadeh placed responsibility solely on Senate Democrats, accusing them of blocking a clean spending bill passed by House Republicans. "Democrats want to prioritize illegal immigrants over Americans […] The post Lawmakers Clash Over Government Shutdown as Residents Brace for...| Cactus Politics
Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen received one of the most prestigious honors for gun rights over the weekend, accepting the Legislator of the Year award from the Second Amendment Foundation at its 40th annual conference in Salt Lake City. The national recognition highlights Nguyen's work championing gun rights as chairman of Arizona's House Judiciary Committee. […] The post Quang Nguyen Wins National Recognition for Second Amendment Advocacy appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
A new audit revealing widespread failures at Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) has become the focus of Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson's criticism of Governor Katie Hobbs' administration, as Robson positions herself as a leader capable of addressing the crisis. "New audit finds MASSIVE failures at Katie Hobbs' Department of Child Safety," she […] The post Karrin Taylor Robson Slams Child Safety Failures Under Katie Hobbs appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
A new water conservation program, which allows farmers to sell their water rights to housing developers, officially went into effect last week. The "Ag-to-Urban" program is designed to address two of Arizona's most pressing challenges, such as water scarcity and the housing shortage. By converting high-water-use farmland to residential development, state officials project the program […] The post Ag-to-Urban Program Now Active, Conserving Water and Boosting Housing appeared first on Cactu...| Cactus Politics
Arizona political leaders issued statements Sunday following a shooting at a Michigan church that resulted in multiple casualties and a fire at the building. Representative Yassamin Ansari released a statement addressing the incident and broader concerns about gun violence at places of worship. "Another horrifying act of gun violence at a place of worship. My […] The post Arizona Leaders Respond to Michigan Church Shooting appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency Saturday for Gila County after severe monsoon storms unleashed catastrophic flooding that has claimed three lives and left others potentially missing. The disaster has transformed the area into a hazardous zone, with emergency crews working around the clock to search for survivors and assess the full scope […] The post Devastating Floods Leads Hobbs to Issue State of Emergency in Gila County appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
The Tolleson Union High School District has become the first Arizona public school district to refuse to provide financial records to state lawmakers. Instead, they're demanding more than $26,000 in fees that officials acknowledge are meant to discourage the request. The dispute began after a July 21 hearing by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, which […] The post Tolleson School District Blocks Legislative Records Request, Demands $26,000 Fee appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona State Senator Analise Ortiz is facing calls for her removal from office after federal investigators revealed that the gunman in Wednesday's deadly Dallas ICE shooting had researched methods to track federal agents' locations. The conflict began from Analise Ortiz's August 5th Instagram post in which she informed her Phoenix community that Immigration and Customs […] The post Analise Ortiz Slammed After Dallas ICE Shooter Tracked Agent Locations appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Many Arizona residents are concerned about the future of their healthcare due to a new federal law that threatens to strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of people and could lead to the closure of community health centers and rural clinics. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed on July 4, is expected to cut […] The post Healthcare Centers Face Closure Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts appeared first on Cactus Politics.| Cactus Politics
Arizona residents will spend the next two and a half years behind bars after orchestrating an elaborate s| Cactus Politics
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed his party counterpart, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, for refusing to empower women during a news conference in Clay County. "This is a party that one: she can't define who a woman is, supported the Supreme Court nominee who couldn't define who a woman was. And today, made fun […] The post Evan Power Blasts Nikki Fried for Inability to Define 'Woman' appeared first on The Floridian.| The Floridian
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit during a news conference in Orlando for not prosecuting a pair of child predator cases. Uthmeier's remarks came during the state's crackdown on soft-on-crime policies alongside U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) and members of the Florida Highway Patrol. Specifically, […] The post Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell of Refusing to Prosecute Two Sexual Predator Cases appeared ...| The Floridian
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee this week for congressional oversig| Cactus Politics
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Arizona legislators are proceeding with additional hearings to examine potential fraud within the state's| Cactus Politics
States can leverage AI and automation to align job seekers with occupations that reflect their strengths and interests.| Government Technology Insider
Federal leaders share customer experience strategies that streamline service, modernize systems, and increase public trust across agencies.| Government Technology Insider
Part three of our labor exchange series centers on the current job matching process, the technology behind it, and where that technology falls short.| Government Technology Insider
A new Baselice & Associates poll found that a strong majority of Republican primary voters support a total ban on consumable THC products in Texas.| Texas Politics
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Aaron Reitz (R) in his bid to become the next Attorney General of Texas.| Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced a $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to Austin Community College District (ACC) for new advanced manufacturing and precision welding labs at its Round Rock Campus.| Texas Politics
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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission to announce the delivery of Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission to announce the delivery of $280 million in drought relief through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program.| Texas Politics
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called for a federal investigation of the fire's management after a destructive wildfire destroyed the famo| Cactus Politics
A flash flood along the Guadalupe River in Texas killed at least 43 people and left dozens more missing, many of them children attending Camp Mystic, a A flash flood along the Guadalupe River killed at least 25 people and left dozens more missing, many of them children attending Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls.| Texas Politics
As Americans celebrated Independence Day, tragedy struck South-Central Texas as severe flash flooding devastated the Hill Country region.| Texas Politics
Texas Republicans in Congress are celebrating the House’s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping legislative package that includes major tax cuts, border security funding, and rural investments.| Texas Politics
The progressive grassroots organization Mothers Against Greg Abbott PAC announced this week that they would not be supporting former Rep. Colin Allred’s (D) 2026 Senate bid.| Texas Politics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexico, targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating maggot that threatens American agriculture.| Texas Politics
The desert city of Scottsdale has officially earned bragging rights as Arizona's premier Fourth of July destina| Cactus Politics
After a brutal week that saw Phoenix temperatures soar to 117 degrees, Arizona's monsoon season officially b| Cactus Politics
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Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their chi| Cactus Politics
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Dark fiber and flexible NaaS connectivity solutions are powering healthcare AI at the network edge. | Government Technology Insider
In the face of budget uncertainty, state governments are turning to automation technologies to increase efficiency. But adoption isn’t always easy.| Government Technology Insider
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With a modernized security strategy, state and local CISO’s can navigate limited budgets, persistent talent gaps, and increasingly sophisticated threats.| Government Technology Insider
After announcing his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) has revealed his candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner in Precinct 2.| Texas Politics
There’s more troubling news for Senator John Cornyn’s (R) reelection campaign as a new poll finds him trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 22 points.| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that his lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) has been resolved, following the district’s a| Texas Politics
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation against the Austin Independent School District (AISD), accusing the district of violating state law by promoting elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in its curriculum.| Texas Politics
State Representative Lisa Fink (R-27) scathingly condemned Governor Katie Hobbs' (| Cactus Politics
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Freshman State Representative Anna Lynn Abeytia (D-24) is under scrutiny for supposed campaign finance vi| Cactus Politics
Almost all of Arizona's Congressional delegation has united behind Representative Juan Ciscomani's (| Cactus Politics
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After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passe| The Floridian
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters.| Texas Politics
With the State of Florida voting on Amendment 4 – enshrining the right to have abortions in the state constitution – Floridians can look to the results of o| The Floridian
New research from New American Economy highlights the crucial role immigrants are playing in South Carolina’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields like healthcare, education, and social work. In order to remain competitive and meet the critical workforce shortages in these fields, South Carolina will need to implement policies […]| New American Economy Research Fund
In January 2022, NAE merged with the American Immigration Council to combine a broad suite of advocacy tools to better expand and protect the rights of immigrants, more fully ensure immigrants’ ability to succeed economically, and help make the communities they settle in more welcoming. New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants in […]| New American Economy Research Fund
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in the City of Los Angeles, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant […]| New American Economy Research Fund
New research from New American Economy underscores the crucial role immigrants in Los Angeles County play as essential workers, economic contributors, and business owners. The new report, New Americans in Los Angeles County, was prepared in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights […]| New American Economy Research Fund