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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just for Silicon Valley startups or blockbuster movies—it’s here and changing the game for special districts like yours. Streamline is all about making technology approachable, helpful, and downright useful for tackling your biggest challenges—but let’s break it down: AI can save you time, help your communication efforts sparkle, and even take some of the grunt work off your plate. (Cue the Back to the Future montage because you’re about to get some serious time back!)

When an emergency strikes, it’s critical to have the right tools to communicate quickly and effectively. Think of Streamline as your digital Emergency Communication Toolkit—packed with all the tools your fire district needs to share emergency action plans, engage your community, and keep everyone informed. Let’s break it down!

By Mac Clemmens, CEO, Streamline

By Mac Clemmens, CEO, Streamline

The Department of Justice has issued new website accessibility guidelines that will significantly impact special districts nationwide. Here are the 5 biggest takeaways:

Special District Grant Accessibility Act - H.R. 7525 The Special District Grant Accessibility Act codifies in federal law a first-ever formal definition of “special district.” In addition to establishing such a definition, H.R. 7525 would direct federal agencies to recognize special districts as local governments for the purpose of ensuring that districts are eligible to receive appropriate forms of federal assistance, including funding and resources through key grant programs.

Goldman Sachs has said that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will have 100x more of an impact than the personal computer in terms of productivity and GDP growth.

Now Special Districts will have one of their own leading the customer support, onboarding, and education teams at Streamline. Effective July 1, Karey Hansen will be promoted to Head of Customer Support. She will carry the torch from Chris, who has stepped down from the position to spend more time with his family after four years at Streamline.

Many districts are not currently using a .gov domain, or they don't realize they can get one. However, we are starting to see more and more districts setting up their website with a .gov. Some states are even pushing for it, like AB 1637 in California, which could mandate the use of a .gov by districts. If history has shown us anything, it's that California often sets the tone for districts across the country. So if .gov domains become a requirement in California, other states could follow suit (note: a .gov domain is not currently required for districts in any state).