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A number of Ohio residents have said scammers have hijacked their unemployment insurance accounts. The state, however, said its system hasn't been compromised. Some officials aren't buying that statement.

AT&T and Northern Virginia Community College are partnering on a two-year, on-the-job IT skill-building and mentorship program to fulfill a growing need for qualified candidates in national security.

If the federal infrastructure bill makes it through the House of Representatives and receives President Joe Biden's signature, $65 billion will go to broadband. What does that really mean, though, for America's future?

A company called Rescu says it can enable people to get quicker help in emergencies — and help governments improve 911 services. The tool joins other efforts at upgrading dispatch tech in this increasingly mobile age.

A massive storm barrels up the coast towards Connecticut and Rhode Island this weekend, following a rash of heavy downpours that thundered across the state Thursday morning, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.

A pilot project led by the South Carolina Department of Aging and Palmetto Care Connections aims to teach seniors the digital skills they need to combat social isolation and access telehealth services.

Carlsbad Municipal Schools in New Mexico bought 3D printers and 2,400 Chromebooks with funds from the Education Technology Equipment Act and a private donation from Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

As the first full-time director of a consortium of businesses, economic development groups and other organizations trying to grow Iowa's education technology industry, Mark Butland wants to facilitate collaboration.

Answer: By allowing them to lock down their accounts.

Gov. Mike Parson has announced a plan to invest $400 million toward efforts to increase broadband access throughout Missouri. The funding for this investment comes from the American Rescue Plan.

Inspired by a pitch from a team at the University of Washington, the district wants to start an after-school club to teach students about drone operations and allow them to pursue an FFA drone license.

Legislation championed by some Michigan House Republicans and people spreading misinformation would prevent employers from requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or to wear masks in the workplace.

'This is not a luxury in many cases. It's an essential connection.' U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said these words Wednesday afternoon at the Boone County Government Center during a roundtable discussion on broadband.

The Navy is asking some sailors to wear devices such as smart watches and smart rings to monitor their sleep after exhausted ship crews was found to be a leading cause behind two collisions involving destroyers.

The Air Quality Index, a method of air quality reporting and forecasting, rose as high as 226 in Sacramento this week. While the AQI was higher in 2018 from the Camp Fire, Sacramento County's current bad air quality still poses serious health threats.

When President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring all federal agencies to ramp up and improve their cybersecurity efforts, it immediately raised the question about whether these requirements would trickle down to state and local governments. Although the order covers only federal agencies, IT organizations across the public sector should expect this to prompt changes in security requirements and strategies.

In 11 instances, Tesla vehicles have crashed during "Autopilot" mode. As a result, two Democratic senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into how Tesla is marketing this mode to customers.

By 2030, the Tennessee Valley Authority wants all of its passenger cars and half of its pickup and light cargo trucks to be electric vehicles. TVA's large trucks will remain gas-powered for the immediate future.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Kansas will allow demonstration drone flights under the supervision of the Federal Aviation Administration. The goal is to prepare for the delivery of medical supplies via drones.

The new funding, guided by a major Florida politician, could help spark more activity around local and state technology deployments. It’s another sign of increasing activity in this space this year.

The app will make certain route and scheduling information available only by subscription. The company’s co-founders said they’re doing so to avoid ubiquitous ads or selling user data.

The Los Angeles-based, venture-backed ed-tech startup will use the funds to build out artificial intelligence for a tutoring program, as well as its library of virtual lessons that have been used by millions worldwide.

After the Alameda Fire last year destroyed or damaged many homes and businesses, the Ashland, Ore., Chamber of Commerce went about deploying an online preparedness toolkit to help develop a more resilient community.

Plus, Code for America teams with the U.S. Treasury Department on a tax portal, Pittsburgh launches a new public health dashboard with an equity focus, and North Carolina promotes rural broadband work.

Staff at various Louisiana government agencies are returning to the office, but their perspective and toolset have changed. They’ve learned new communication tech and experienced a different kind of work-life balance.