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- The Department of Cannabis Control is asking the Legislature for money to support IT enhancements and comply with recently signed legislation.
- Assembly Bill 8 created new oversight and enforcement mandates for the department that will require funding and resources.
- The department has also issued an RFP for a new Laboratory Information Management System Replacement project, with bids due in March.
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The transportation authority wants to erect up to 49 billboard structures, most with double-sided display screens, which would result in 86 total digital billboards throughout the city.
State lawmakers have approved the Delete Act, which would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal information.
Proposed laws that would create a six-city pilot of automated speed cameras and require the state technology department to inventory “high-risk automated decision systems” are among those passed by lawmakers and headed to the governor’s desk.
The five largest purchases were for flash storage, laptop/notebook computers, batteries and power supplies.
New legislation from San Francisco state Sen. Scott Wiener didn’t move forward this legislative session, but contemplates using a new or existing state agency to guide and regulate responsible development of AI.
The longtime state government technology executive will begin on Oct. 2 as the city’s first chief technology and innovation officer.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
The use of chatbots is exploding across government agencies at all levels, according to survey data. A local government expert weighs in on the dos and don’ts of implementing one that actually works.
The California Government Innovation Summit, to be presented Tuesday in Sacramento by Government Technology, is a transformation of the yearly Digital Government Summit.
This gathering is aimed at the entire government technology ecosystem — including startups, technology companies, investors, entrepreneurs, NGOs and academia.
Candidates with expertise in geographic information systems, SQL and IT strategy are sought by the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Employment Development Department and First 5 California.
Continuing its quest to improve high-speed Internet statewide, the California Department of Transportation has issued a request for qualifications calling on companies to assist it in aspects of broadband telecommunications design and development.
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 316 would require that for at least the next five years, driverless trucks weighing between five and 40 tons have a human safety driver on board.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, El Dorado County and Fresno Unified School District are in the early stages of technology projects.
During the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Office of Systems Integration (now the Office of Technology and Solutions Integration) led the spending on IT services among all departments in state government.
Jeramy Gray and Mohammed Al Rawi will be among those addressing Industry Insider — California members at a briefing on Nov. 9 in Hacienda Heights.
Some say that in California, farmers are on the front lines of the most advanced STEM-related career fields and developments.
Officials from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the cities of Fairfield and San Jose revealed how they are expanding and refining their use of data at the Bay Area Digital Government Summit.
The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Employment Development Department are seeking expertise for key IT positions.
“I am truly excited at the opportunity to join Pegasystems,” Al Palafox told Industry Insider — California. “The work they have done across the country in government and commercial is nothing short of spectacular and exciting.”
The California Department of Developmental Services is requesting input into the design and evaluation of a technology pilot program, to test whether remote services and support could help residents “lead more independent lives.”
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