Many more states are expected to incorporate GIS into their voter registration systems by 2027, according to a new NSGIC report.

Dan Ross, who's leaving state government in January, will temporarily serve as NSGIC's executive director.

The federal government's National 911 Program and Mission Critical Partners are assessing which jurisdictions need help with their geospatial data technology.

Officials said to allocate the funding effectively, they'll need more-accurate data.

A new federal mapping service would assist federal, state, local and tribal governments in their climate planning and resilience activities.

GIS data will enable states and localities to determine where COVID-19 vaccines are needed as they become available, an Esri expert said during a webinar.

Julia Fischer, Maryland’s geographic information officer, said many agencies didn't know how powerful GIS could be when the state began building its informational portal in March.

While the pandemic presented significant challenges for the Geo-Enabled Elections project, it also prompted leaders to think differently.

The organization’s first fully virtual conference will kick off next week and highlight the role of GIS in COVID-19 response across state governments.

A new report card on state GIS performance shows weak links that the National States Geographic Information Council says need to be repaired.