On this week’s Priorities Podcast, Ohio State Police Captain Justin Cromer shares how airborne microwave downlink technology is helping law enforcement gain better intelligence during incidents.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has shared preliminary results from the state’s ChatGPT pilot program, noting that the generative artificial intelligence tool was a “job enhancer” for most employees, saving each worker an average of eight hours per week.

After months of technical issues at Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles caused by “outdated software,” Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, and ordering modernization of the state’s vehicle licensing, titling and registration system.

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