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Rex Menold’s CSO title is missing the “I” that most of his counterparts across the country have in theirs. That’s due to Michigan’s unique take on the role, which spans both cybersecurity and physical infrastructure.

We checked in with Warren Sponholtz to hear about his approach to leading Florida IT, how he sees his workforce evolving and how he's planning while tech advances faster than ever.

North Dakota's fiscal reality depends upon the price of a barrel of oil. Chief Information Officer Corey Mock explains how that could impact budgeting for IT projects in 2027.

Bertrum “Bert” Carroll was named the state of Nevada's CISO in March 2026. A few weeks into his tenure, Government Technology caught up with him at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania CIO Bry Pardoe describes how she’s working across state agencies to reorient the way IT projects are designed and managed, with the core goal of easing access to government services for residents.

A single online credential to verify identity could improve security, protect privacy and slash the billions lost to identity fraud. Arizona CIO J.R. Sloan is prioritizing this work as NASCIO president.

A recent example from the National Association of State CIOs Midyear Conference showed how, for some use cases, government might be able to skirt some of the privacy concerns surrounding generative AI entirely.

Chief Data and Analytics Officer Josh Wagner outlines the framework the state is using to assess the quality and maturity of data across Arizona agencies.

Officially named to his post leading Texas IT in March, Tony Sauerhoff outlines his approach to leadership and weighs in on some of the biggest challenges before him as state chief information officer.

The cyber threat outlooks from CIOs and CISOs at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia ranged from the good to the bad to the ugly — with AI front and center.

CIO Warren Lenard describes how Indiana has made Microsoft Copilot available for any state employee who wants it, and a key part of the program is training. That training also extends to cabinet-level secretaries.

At the 2026 Midyear Conference of the National Association of State CIOs, Nevada CIO Tim Galluzi looked back on last year's breach and how the relationships he built before the incident played a part.

Washington CIO Bill Kehoe details the way artificial intelligence can unlock many facets of modernization, enabling faster decommissioning of legacy systems and expedited business process re-engineering.

Utah’s Director of AI Christian Napier on how piloting Claude Code at state agencies boosted developer productivity, saving 40 hours of work over a four-week period.

The report, a joint effort of the National Association of State CIOs and Deloitte, surveyed cyber leaders in all 50 states. The findings: Slower funding, loss of federal support, and AI are making the job harder.

CIO David Edinger describes a major restructuring of IT in Colorado aimed at flattening the organization and getting closer to the agencies it serves.

The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University identified six archetypes of chief data officer roles, highlighting how structure and resources influence outcomes.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers explores the evolving role of the state CIO, which today involves leading organizational transformation and maintaining operations.