Technology
Cities write a common rulebook for facial recognition
A municipal coalition is trying to replace scattered bans and secret pilots with one enforceable standard for biometric systems.
Section
procurement
5 stories in procurement, newest first.
Technology
Open-source voting tools move from pilot to procurement
Election offices are learning that transparent code still requires durable vendors, accessible interfaces, and a realistic maintenance budget.
Politics
Governors make procurement reform a campaign promise
Candidates are discovering that contract timelines, beneficial ownership, and vendor appeals can become vivid campaign issues.
World
Aid agencies redesign contracts around local suppliers
Relief budgets are shifting toward smaller regional vendors, with new safeguards meant to prevent speed from weakening oversight.
Technology
Schools demand proof before buying classroom AI
A shared evaluation standard asks vendors to document accuracy, teacher control, accessibility, and the real cost of opting out.