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Lucas Ropek

Staff Writer

Lucas Ropek is a former staff writer for Government Technology.

Cybersecurity

Louisiana Declares State Emergency After Malware Attack

The malware attacks, which were directed at school systems, affected phones and computers in at least three different communities, and the threat is still active, according to the Governor's Office.

July 25, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Emerging Tech

New York Commission to Study Artificial Intelligence, Robots

The newly codified group will investigate how automation, artificial intelligence and other emergent technologies could be regulated, while at the same time examining how the technologies could benefit economic growth.

July 24, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Policy

Flurry of California Bills Seek to Modify State's Privacy Law

A bevy of legislation has been introduced in recent months that seeks to augment and change California's privacy law, but how much of it will pass remains to be seen.

July 23, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Justice & Public Safety

Virginia Pilots Weapon-Detection System at State Capitol

The new technology, which can scan crowds and uses artificial intelligence to identify hidden weapons, is going to be beta tested in multiple places across the country, including the Virginia State Capitol Complex.

July 17, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

NASCIO Endorses Federal Cybersecurity Collaboration Bill

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has shown support for the new U.S. Senate bill that would increase collaboration between federal and state and local governments on security and defense.

July 16, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Policy

NY’s Data Privacy Bill Failed; Is There Hope Next Session?

The New York Privacy Act was hailed by many as a bigger, badder version of California’s recent Consumer Privacy Act, but a lack of support and a substantial lobbying effort stopped it in its tracks.

July 12, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Rhode Island Governor Cuts CISO Position from Cabinet

The controversial decision to eliminate the state's chief information security officer has inspired criticism, though state officials have promised a continued commitment to cybersecurity efforts.

July 10, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Maryland Grapples with Exposure of 78K Personal Records

Two databases used by the state’s Department of Labor may have been accessed by unauthorized users, potentially exposing the names, Social Security numbers, addresses and personal information of thousands.

July 08, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
People and Careers

Florida Names Deputy CIO Amid IT Agency Reorganization

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature turned the Agency for State Technology into the Division of State Technologies, placing it under the Department of Management Services. Now, leadership is being named.

July 01, 2019
· Lucas Ropek
Policy

Florida Governor Signs Bill Reorganizing State IT Functions

In an expected turn of events, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to roll the Agency for State Technology into the Department of Management Services. The new iteration will be called the Division of State Technologies.

June 25, 2019
· Lucas Ropek