July 29, 2026

Good morning. As summer peaks, public officials in New Jersey want to replace the software blamed for recent voting registration errors. A new AI training program for gov tech rookies gains steam while body cameras are helping new police officers refine their skills. Flock Safety faces a fresh debate and the heat and data centers are straining power grids.

Thad Rueter, reporter

N.J. Moves to Replace Software Blamed for Voting Glitch

New Jersey blames IDEMIA for a recently discovered software error that led to the voting registrations of some 6,600 non-citizens in 2023 and 2024. The France-based vendor has put blame back on the state.

How an AI Apprenticeship Is Training Gov Tech Rookies

Texas-based SuperCity AI, a startup, launched its first paid training program last year. A member of that cohort and a company executive talk about what comes next.

How Many Crimes Has Flock Safety Solved in Cleveland?

As Cleveland leaders debate whether to continue using Flock Safety license plate readers, the company and law enforcement say an increase in case closure rates show the tech is working.

How Body Cameras Are Helping Train Police Recruits

A regional police academy in Texas recently started using the technology to train rookies on scenarios they'll face on duty. An instructor discusses the program and the limits of training on other tools.

Heat Waves, Data Centers Stress Power Grids

Heat waves across the U.S. are straining electricity grids serving millions of households and businesses amid a surge in demand from data centers that require around-the-clock power. 

📄 RFP of the Week

The State of Hawaii Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Division, has issued an RFP to procure a cloud‑based integrated Dental Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Digital Imaging System (DIS) and related services to transition five Oahu dental clinics from paper records to modern digital workflows.

📖  What We've Been Reading

This week, I’ve been reading about how "An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined."

📝 Biz Notes

• Glass has launched its master catalog, bringing AI to one of government procurement's blind spots.

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