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Firm in alleged Hochul bid-rigging scheme was set for takeover before it even won contract

PPL's hiring practices and bid-rigging allegations raise concerns regarding transparency and ethics in state procurement processes.

The knowns and unknowns of a second Trump administration

Post-election, cybersecurity and critical areas will remain top priorities for the government, impacting contractors significantly.
Republican control could lead to increased defense spending while civilian agencies face potential budget cuts.
A split Congress may facilitate tax cuts, yet complicate broader GOP initiatives.
Expect rapid executive actions to reverse many of the previous administration's decisions, especially on social issues.

Stanford AI Model Helps Locate Racist Deeds in Santa Clara County | KQED

Using an open-source language model, the RegLab rapidly scanned millions of deed records, significantly reducing time and cost compared to traditional methods.

Contractor pays $300k to settle Medicare data breach

AFDS will pay $306,722 to settle claims of cyber security violations affecting Medicare beneficiaries' data.

Pryzm is a new kind of defense tech startup: One that helps others win lucrative contracts | TechCrunch

Pryzm simplifies government contracting for defense tech startups by streamlining data and processes, enhancing competitive opportunities.

Agencies awarded record-breaking $179B to small businesses in FY23

Small businesses received a record-breaking amount of federal contracting dollars in FY23, with significant spending directed towards historically underrepresented groups.
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