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Loudoun County's $425B Data Center Bet: How One County Captures Half Its Tax Revenue From Computing…
Virginia's Loudoun County hosts 250 data centers generating nearly half its tax revenue, offering a rare case study in how local governments can profit from the AI infrastructure boom.
54 U.S. Cities Ditch Flock License Plate Readers Over Privacy Fears
Cities from California to New York are scrapping contracts with Flock Safety after a Los Angeles Police Department audit found a 32 percent false-positive rate.
Cities in 23 States Drop Flock Safety Surveillance Contracts Over Privacy
Local governments have terminated agreements with Flock Safety after public pushback, with 98 cities ending contracts since 2021.
NYC Mayor's Grocery ID Plan Draws Hypocrisy Charges From Critics
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push for city-run stores offering 30 percent discounts clashes with his past opposition to voter ID laws, drawing sharp criticism.
Schumer Presses DHS on AI Cyber Risks—Federal Dollars at Stake for Cities
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's push could unlock millions in federal funding for municipal cybersecurity, creating new contracts for defense firms