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A new sales tax on technology services that aims to raise nearly $500 million in its first year is at the center of a slew of Maryland tax changes set to go into effect on Tuesday.
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University System of Maryland students will have free access to Google Career Certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design.
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Changes to procurement, cybersecurity and even "legacy" landlines will help the state save $250 million in the next five years, according to Gov. Wes Moore. It’s all part of his modernization plan.
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The school system in Prince George’s County, Md., suffered a cyber attack on Aug. 14, mainly affecting staff’s user accounts. Now, school officials believe some personal information has been leaked.
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The Maryland Department of Information Technology has hired four executives for new tech roles, including its first-ever chief technology officer. The state has also hired a new chief information security officer.
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Backers think geothermal could power as much as 20% of the U.S. grid. A handful of states approved laws this year and others are considering measures that would provide money and regulations to help the industry.
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The work group, which consists of 12 members from different stakeholder groups, is tasked with preparing a report by Dec. 1 that will inform the county's regulation of the critical digital infrastructure industry.
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Plus, organizations urge Congress to support legislation for rural communities; a report explores redundancies in federal broadband programs; and much more.
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While states like New York, Illinois and Maryland have forged new legislative roads to regulate AI use in hiring and review processes, more than 20 states have no proposed or enacted AI-related hiring bills.
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The state has offered access to digital ID for Apple smartphone users for almost two years. Now, those with Android devices will be able to use their state-issued IDs digitally as well.
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The former deputy CIO has been serving as acting CIO since mid-March. Martin stepped up following the resignation of former CIO Rick Napolitano, who led the county's IT operations for eight years.
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Virginia and Maryland are utilizing various workforce strategies to create online training programs, empower agencies with a pipeline of skilled workers and provide existing employees with upskill opportunities.
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At the NASCIO Midyear Conference, Maryland CIO Katie Savage said the state is still early on in its use of generative AI, gathering and cleaning data and building models to make it an effective tool for government.
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The Comptroller had seven bills introduced on her behalf in 2023, including legislation to create a taxpayer advocate division to assist tax filing and address areas that taxpayers struggle with most.
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Plus, more states announce new broadband deployment funding, the White House launches a $1.5 billion innovation fund related to the telecommunications supply chain, and more.
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The disruption was tied to an aging system — not cyber attack — according to a statement from the state comptroller’s office. The outage reportedly delayed tens of thousands of income tax returns.
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Tens of millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for health care, and to give them quality, consistent care and qualify for federal reimbursement, many states are adopting a modular approach to MMIS.
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Legislation introduced by Del. David Moon would limit the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement to the investigation of certain violent crimes, human trafficking offenses or ongoing threats to public safety or national security.
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Lawmakers from both parties are supporting a bill that would help law enforcement agencies in the state afford body cameras and the necessary storage technology. Smaller agencies have struggled with these costs.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore kicked off his first days in office with budget announcements and a series of executive orders, one of which will establish a new cabinet position within the administration.
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Digital Defense Director Katie Savage was tapped to serve as the state's secretary of information technology in a series of cabinet appointments made on Friday by Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore.
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