COUNTY 

Your Observer  

New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County 

Out of 67 counties in Florida, only 16 have dedicated Government Relations departments, and Manatee County now is part of that group.   

 

TECH 

Florida Phoenix 

Trump is shifting cybersecurity to the states, but many aren’t prepared 

Only 22 of 48 states in a Nationwide Cybersecurity Review met recommended security levels. 

 

Route-Fifty 

How local governments are keeping AI under control  

In the absence of national legislation, such governments are increasingly adopting AI governance policies and practices on their own, one expert says. 

 

LEGISLATION 

North Escambia 

Florida House Approves Salzman Plan For Term Limits On County Commissioners  

The Florida House on Wednesday passed a joint resolution to amend the Florida Constitution to include term limits on county commissioners and school board members.