Cassandra Stephenson
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Report: U.S. will fall behind on 5G without massive fiber investment
To remain a global leader in the next generation of wireless technology, the U.S. will need to spend at least $130 billion on fiber optics within the next several years, according to an industry report. → Read More
Drone use in cities, states would gain guidance under Safe Drone Act
Recent legislation would establish new authority under the Federal Aviation Administration and clarify local policy and requirements as technology offices around the country wait for takeoff. → Read More
California bill seeks to bring back broadband privacy
The legislation makes California the latest in a series of state and local governments to propose privacy protections in the months after President Trump’s reversal of FCC information sharing rules. → Read More
Report: It’s time for San Francisco to build public broadband
After years of throwing the idea around, a new report advises strongly for the construction of a fiber network to bridge the city’s digital divide. → Read More
Oregon's electronic, accessible ballots may soon be available in other states
A company providing HTML ballots for blind and disabled voters in compliance with the Help America Vote Act is widening its reach. → Read More
Self-driving vehicles: Amid power struggle between feds and states, House Republicans call for less regulation
The proposal marks another move in the debate between lawmakers and industry representatives in the regulation of the emergent form of transportation. → Read More
Bellevue names Sabra Schneider as CIO
The Seattle-adjacent technology hub gains a new leader to spearhead projects around open data, public Wi-Fi and smart cities. → Read More
NYC ‘Planning Labs’ unit to deliver fast-paced civic tech innovation
A new division under the planning department modeled after federal innovation arm 18F will tackle small projects designed to increase efficiency in urban planning and digital service delivery. → Read More
State action needed to pave the way for self-driving vehicles, report says
States must go beyond legislation and regulation to prepare for commercial deployment of the emerging transportation technology, according to the Eno Center for Transportation. → Read More