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FCC closes comments on ‘open internet protections’ rulemaking

The Federal Communications Commission has closed comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking from last October that would reestablish its authority over broadband internet.

By Colin Wood

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First Amendment group sues Utah over new social media law for minors

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AI joins NASCIO’s federal priorities list for 2024

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By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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Publicly owned broadband networks on the rise in U.S., research shows

By Skylar Rispens
California governor appoints new data and innovation director

By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Amid mental health crisis, California offers new online services

By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Kansas deploys digital skills initiative to complement broadband expansion

By Skylar Rispens
Massachusetts names state’s first chief IT accessibility officer

By Keely Quinlan

Are states using unethical AI software?

Inside Code for America’s new food benefits playbook

Behind the scenes of Nevada’s IT restructuring, digital service boost

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San Francisco to install 400 new automated license plate readers to combat retail theft

San Francisco's police department is set to begin installing 400 automated license plate readers to combat retail theft, among other crimes.

By Keely Quinlan

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Tampa CIO retires from public sector after 12 years with city

By Skylar Rispens

NTIA broadband map — A map released by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the areas where download speeds fall below FCC standards for fixed broadband. (U.S Department of Commerce / NTIA)

States meet initial deadline for BEAD proposals, prepare for next steps

By Skylar Rispens

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Nebraska CIO Ed Toner to retire after 8 years

By Skylar Rispens

Longtime Louisiana employee and first statewide CIO Dickie Howze has retired

By Colin Wood

California seeking generative AI ideas to help lighten traffic jams

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

North Carolina names former health exchange director as new chief data officer

By Keely Quinlan

Illinois CISO Adam Ford steps down for role at cyber firm Zscaler

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

Pittsburgh’s new police records system will help federal agencies better understand crime, say officials

By Keely Quinlan

How New York plans to improve customer experience in 2024

By Keely Quinlan

Podcasts

Inside Kansas’ approach to artificial intelligence

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Broadband expansion continues in Delaware

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California CIO explains how first generative AI report was made

By Jake Williams

Inside the next steps for Texas broadband expansion

By Jake Williams

Pennsylvania’s digital services director reflects on six months of progress

By Jake Williams

South Dakota’s IT modernization project is expanding, official says

By StateScoop Staff

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Ed Sniffen, Director, Hawaii Department of Transportation and Daniel Liu, Enterprise Architect, Google Cloud

Hawaii’s use of AI to improve climate resilience and create safer communities

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Monica Bharel, Clinical Lead, Public Sector Health, Google and Melissa Hensley, Executive Leader, Health & Human services, Google Public Sector

AI facilitates equitable access to public health services

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Driving solutions that navigate the intersection of infrastructure and technology

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Tunya Smith, Director of the Office of Civil Rights. North Carolina Department of Transportation

NCDOT leader on using AI and cloud-based apps to advance transportation equity

By Daniel Bevarly

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Enhancing CX for equitable access to government services

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Securing educational institutions in the digital age

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Revolutionizing data management

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Arkansas IT Secretary Jonathan Askins — Arkansas IT Secretary Jonathan Askins speaks on a panel at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers annual conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 10, 2023. “I want the gamer, I want the kid that spends 24 hours in the basement playing games all day, that’s the kind of person I’m looking for,” Askins said while discussing workforce initiatives. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group)

States vary on cyber awareness, workforce approaches

By Skylar Rispens

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NIST researchers warn of top AI security threats

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New bill would extend FCC’s popular Affordable Connectivity Program

Juicy J — Juicy J, a Memphis native and founding member of the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, performs at the YouTube Theater on June 28, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Harmony Gerber / Getty Images)

New Tennessee legislation would protect musicians from AI voice clones

Kathy Hochul — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at the campaign launch event for “We Love NYC” in Times Square on March 20, 2023 in New York City. (Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images)

New York governor Hochul proposes AI research center

nascio fraud panel — From left, Utah CIO Alan Fuller, North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver and acting Illinois CIO Brandon Ragle discuss the widespread fraud against COVID-19 relief funds at the NASCIO midyear conference in Oxon Hill, Md. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group)

NASCIO updates mission for first time in 20 years

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Nonprofit behind FTC complaint about automated fraud-detection software hopes for more responsible AI use

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North Dakota’s new data chief says AI getting heavy focus

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New website showcases California’s $180B infrastructure plans for next decade

Josh Shapiro — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro prepares to speak during a television interview before U.S. President Joe Biden takes the stage during a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College January 5, 2024 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images)

Pennsylvania buys enterprise ChatGPT licenses through unique pilot with OpenAI

Bryanna Pardoe — Bryanna Pardoe, executive director of CODE PA, speaks with the press at the unveiling of CODE PA in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on April 25, 2023. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Pennsylvania unveils website for appealing denied health insurance claims

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Nebraska lawmakers’ AI-cloned voices inspire legislative action

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Maryland governor announces major tech overhaul for state government, including AI order

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New app helps job seekers in Texas pick a career

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