Government News & Media

Two men charged in theft of $5K self-checkout kiosk

August 17, 2026

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a self-checkout kiosk valued at more than $5,000 from a business in Campbell County, Virginia…

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Pennsylvania AI courthouse kiosk project wins national award

August 17, 2026

Chester County, Pennsylvania, has received a Center for Digital Government AI 50 Award for its use of artificial intelligence in a self-service kiosk project…

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Frankfurt Airport warns of 3-hour waits over EES kiosk delays

August 13, 2026

Germany's Frankfurt Airport is advising non-EU travelers to arrive at least three hours before departure because of delays associated with Europe's Entry/Exit…

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Ohio Supreme Court launches interactive kiosks for America 250

August 13, 2026

The Supreme Court of Ohio has introduced upgraded interactive touchscreen kiosks at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center as part of its America 250 initiative…

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New York town scraps some parking kiosks

August 12, 2026

Auburn, New York, is removing most downtown parking meters and several kiosks as the city shifts paid parking to the Pango system, according to a report in The…

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Ohio State Fair kiosk helps visitors find $675K in unclaimed funds

August 12, 2026

Visitors to the Ohio State Fair initiated more than $675,000 in unclaimed-funds claims after checking with a state-operated kiosk during the 12-day event…

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Retailsystems.org updates vending RFP listing

August 11, 2026

Vending service providers interested in bidding on government requests for proposal can review available RFPs on retailsystems.org, a sister website of…

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ACA Section 1557 raises accessibility stakes for patient kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Patient check-in and payment kiosks can improve efficiency, reduce paperwork and shorten lines, but they can also create barriers for those with disabilities.

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California approves first cannabis self-checkout kiosk

August 7, 2026

Cannabis dispensary Perfect Union Northside in Sacramento has introduced what its parent company describes as California's first regulator-approved cannabis…

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Georgia expands DMV kiosk network

August 7, 2026

Bibb County, Georgia, has opened its third self-service vehicle registration kiosk at Shoppers Value Foods on Thomaston Road in west Macon, according to a WMAZ…

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Illinois State Police opens new firearm identification kiosk

August 6, 2026

The Illinois State Police has opened a Firearm Owners Identification kiosk at its Troop 9 headquarters, 401 Industrial Drive in Effingham, according to a WJBD…

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Seoul district adds accessibility features to civil-service kiosks

August 6, 2026

The Seodaemun-gu district in Seoul, South Korea, has added accessibility features to all 17 unattended civil-service kiosks at 14 neighborhood community…

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Paid parking returns to Singer Island following complaints

August 5, 2026

Paid parking resumed Monday on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Florida, after the city suspended the program for nearly two months amid complaints about…

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Tijuana launches digital kiosk for corruption complaints

August 4, 2026

The Tijuana City Council and the Attorney General's Office have launched a Digital Reporting Kiosk designed to make it easier for tourists, merchants and…

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Virginia authorities seek suspects in self-checkout kiosk theft

August 4, 2026

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office in Virginia is investigating the theft of a self-checkout kiosk from a business along the U.S. Route 29 corridor…

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Self-checkout rules spread as states weigh limits

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

States and local governments are increasingly considering self-checkout regulations addressing staffing levels, transaction limits, accessibility…

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Colorado Springs adds parking kiosks, payment options

July 30, 2026

Colorado Springs, Colorado, has introduced a parking campaign called "Now You Know" to simplify parking in its downtown area and Old Colorado City, according…

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Alabama county expands DMV kiosk network

July 29, 2026

Madison County, Alabama, has installed its fourth self-service vehicle registration kiosk at the Monrovia Community Center, according to a Fox 54 News report.

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Surrey rejects streetside kiosk over clutter concerns

July 29, 2026

The Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in Surrey, England, has rejected plans for a communications kiosk on Epsom High Street, according to a BBC News report. The…

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India railway expands security help kiosks to 8 more stations

July 28, 2026

India's Railway Protection Force plans to install passenger-assistance kiosks at eight additional stations in the Tiruchi Railway Division following favorable…

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