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Eyragon Eidam

Web Editor

Eyragon Eidam is the managing editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the daily news editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.

Budget & Finance

California Governor’s Budget Aims at Estimated $12B Shortfall

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2025-2026 fiscal year state budget proposal has some General Fund reductions for agencies from the previous fiscal year. It would also provide additional funding for some tech projects.

May 16, 2025
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Budget & Finance

Proposed L.A. Budget Cuts Would Deeply Impact Its IT Agency

Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed 2025-26 budget would include layoffs and eliminate vacant positions, in an effort to address an $800 million deficit. It would also significantly affect the city’s Information Technology Agency.

May 02, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

California Governor Details Expansion of State’s GenAI Use

In remarks from Accenture headquarters in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom offered more information on three new projects that will focus on reducing traffic, improving road safety and enhancing a state call center.

April 30, 2025
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Budget & Finance

Procurement Officials Wait to See How Tariffs Could Affect IT

Markets around the world have been reactive to recent U.S. tariff announcements and rollbacks. State officials are concerned trade friction with other nations could lead to equipment shortages and contract turbulence.

April 18, 2025
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Government Experience

California CIO Urges People-First Approach to Technology

In remarks Tuesday at the California CIO Academy in Sacramento, state CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins highlighted the response to this year’s Los Angeles wildfires as an example of a human-centered response to a crisis.

April 16, 2025
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Government Experience

In Tech, Calif. Seeks ‘Strategic,’ Forward-Looking Alliances

Relationships, state CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins said at the State of Technology — California Industry Forum event, “need to be beyond transactional.” With emergent tech like generative AI evolving, she called for “innovative ideas.”

September 18, 2024
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Workforce & People

L.A. County Makes Longtime Acting CIO Peter Loo Permanent

Loo, who has more than 30 years’ experience in public-sector IT, previously led implementation of a shared portal infrastructure program for the county. He was appointed acting CIO in 2021 after the departure of CIO Bill Kehoe.

September 04, 2024
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Government Experience

Want Better Outcomes? Change the Rules, Director Says

Jeffery Marino, director of California’s Office of Data and Innovation, reminded attendees at last week’s Government Innovation Summit that they make the rules on implementing technology.

August 26, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence

Like Solutions It Informs, AI Policy Must Be Built to Endure

Policies governing artificial intelligence must be broad, yet deep enough to guide years of use cases, officials said at last week’s Los Angeles Digital Government Summit.

August 20, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence

California, NVIDIA Team to Harness Artificial Intelligence

The state has signed a memorandum of understanding with the technology company to use AI in driving innovation and economic development, and to provide training for community college students and others.

August 13, 2024
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