Research by IDC, released March 26, reveals that 82% of surveyed U.S. federal, state and local government organizations use AI agents. According to Route Fifty on March 31, 60% of those government leaders see themselves as ahead of the private sector in adopting agentic AI. Examples of AI use include Agent Kyle, developed by the city of Kyle, Texas, to help manage customer service calls; in addition the agent contains a chatbot trained on the city’s publicly available data to answer queries from residents. The state of California uses Poppy, a new AI-powered digital assistant to support state employees, according to StateScoop on February 20; unlike public AI services, Poppy runs solely on California’s internal systems, ensuring all queries, documents and responses remain within the state, officials said.
A fiscal 2027 budget proposes cutting hundreds of millions from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. According to CyberScoop on April 3, a summary report shows a reduction of $707 million, while another budget document shows a reduction of $361 million. The budget summary in the 2026 and 2027 documents states that “the Budget refocuses CISA on its core mission — Federal network defense and enhancing the security and resilience of critical infrastructure — while eliminating weaponization and waste.” Under President Trump’s plan, CISA ends up with slightly over $2 billion in discretionary funding.
Alex Whitaker, Director of Government Affairs for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, told GL Solutions that the cuts to CISA “definitely concern NASCIO, particularly the elimination of the Stakeholder Engagement Division.” Whitaker explained that states rely upon the services to ensure their networks stay secure and resistant to cyber attacks. Eliminating the division, he said “will have repercussions for state and federal collaboration on critical technology issues.”
According to CISA, the Stakeholder Engagement Division manages both national and international voluntary partnerships and interactions. SED also acts as the central hub for stakeholder information, supporting the organizations collaborative efforts and facilitating information sharing across the nation.
Mississippi joined the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, according to an announcement from the American Association of Dental Boards on March 24. The action makes Mississippi the second state to join the interstate licensure compact, after Louisiana adopted the measure last year. The IDDHL Compact allows eligible dental professionals to work across state lines, while maintaining state control over licensing and discipline. The compact also ensures essential protection for patients and maintains professional standards. “This momentum shows that more states see the value of an approach that protects the public while respecting the authority of each dental board,” said Dr. Clifford Feingold, Chair of the AADB. “We are building on last year’s progress, and Mississippi’s action shows there is growing support for a licensure compact that keeps strong standards at the center.”
Renee Moseley joined GL Solutions in 2016 with an educational and professional background in research and writing, along with software documentation. At GL Solutions she produces informative content to help regulatory agencies stay current on news and information that supports their success.
