Government News & Media

Chicago's proposed parking system sale sparks controversy

June 17, 2026

Chicago aldermen are seeking more time and information before voting on a proposed transfer of ownership of the city's privatized parking meter system…

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Fort Bragg welcomes DMV reopening

June 17, 2026

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has reopened its office at Fort Bragg after a five-year closure that began during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Technology meets public health in South Carolina

June 16, 2026

Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…

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Canada town shuts down parking kiosks after porn problem

June 16, 2026

Centre Wellington Township in southwest Ontario, Canada, has temporarily suspended its paid parking program in the town of Elora while officials investigate a…

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Kiosks turn NY sidewalks into watch parties

June 15, 2026

New York City expanded its use of the LinkNYC network to celebrate the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run, according to a press release, with 130 kiosks across…

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LinkNYC kiosks aid in cooling efforts during heat wave

June 12, 2026

New York City is using its LinkNYC kiosk network to help residents find cooling centers during an extreme heat event, according to an amNY report. Mayor Zohran…

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California cities continue crackdown on self-checkout

June 10, 2026

Officials in Anaheim, California, are considering new regulations for self-checkout kiosks at grocery stores and retail pharmacies, according to a Voice of OC…

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Why airports remain a hotbed for kiosk innovation

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Few environments are better suited to self-service technology than airports. The need to serve large numbers of people quickly and efficiently has made…

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Georgia county cuts DMV waits to a minute with kiosk

June 8, 2026

Residents of Glynn County now have an additional option for renewing vehicle registrations and obtaining license plate decals through a self-service kiosk…

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Texas county considers replacing long-dormant wayfinding network

June 5, 2026

Officials in Bexar County, Texas, are considering replacing a network of interactive kiosks that have been out of service for the past two years, despite…

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NAMA weighs in on Connecticut breakroom monitoring bill

June 5, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is welcoming the enactment of Connecticut Public Act 26-89, legislation that will allow camera-based security…

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TSA rolls out touchless ID at Albuquerque airport

June 2, 2026

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a touchless identity verification system at Albuquerque International Sunport, according to a KOAT…

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New shelters, kiosks support Jacksonville's autonomous transit program

June 1, 2026

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority in Florida has added 12 custom bus shelters and 12 digital kiosks to support its Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle…

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BLM installs informational kiosks at Idaho rec sites

June 1, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management's Cottonwood Field Office has installed five digital kiosks at recreation sites across north-central Idaho to improve visitor…

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Nevada rolls out DMV kiosk in Reno

May 27, 2026

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has added a new self-service kiosk in Reno to help customers complete routine transactions without visiting a…

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Optometric group files Eyebot complaint with FTC

May 27, 2026

The American Optometric Association is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate what it described as possible violations of the federal Eyeglass Rule…

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Florida county launches legal help kiosk

May 26, 2026

Legal assistance program Access to Justice and local officials in Sebastian, Florida, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 14 for a new Self-Help Center and…

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Kansas memorial kiosk plan stalls despite strong support

May 26, 2026

A proposal to install a memorial kiosk in the Kansas State Capitol honoring Kansas service members killed in action or who died from service-related injuries…

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Saudia Arabia rolls out video call system for religious pilgrims

May 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched a kiosk-based video call guidance service at Al-Qiblatain Mosque and Sayyid Al-Shuhada Mosque in the…

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Cities betting big on smart kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The pace of smart city kiosk deployments appears to be increasing in the United States as cities accelerate investments in digital infrastructure, downtown…

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