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The new data analytics platform brings health, public safety and service information into a single view, in an effort to help officials guide substance abuse prevention efforts and resource decisions.

A new initiative from the National Governors Association moves beyond math and ELA proficiency to track data contributing to “lifelong well-being" and “civic engagement.”

Amy Tong, the former director of the California Department of Technology and state CIO for more than five years, was most recently senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Her last day in the role was Jan. 31.

Tarek Tomes, who is also commissioner of Minnesota IT Services, will leave in mid-March for a tech role in higher education. When he does, Deputy Commissioner Jon Eichten will step in as interim CIO.

The state’s recently arrived director of cyber operations will work closely with state Chief Information Security Officer Chris Gergen to build and manage statewide cybersecurity strategy and operations.

As part of a statewide push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California launched a voucher program aimed at helping residents purchase e-bikes, but there have been problems.

New research from Georgetown’s Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation reveals how states are navigating technology, governance and operations to improve access to public benefits like SNAP and Medicaid.

Nearly a month after Aaron Bentley left his role as Salt Lake City CIO to take a position with the state of Utah, the City Council appointed Zach Posner, now-former CIO for Salt Lake County, as his successor.

Connecticut legislators expect to debate a couple technology-related education issues this year, including whether to pass a statewide policies to restrict access to cellphones and social media for K-12 students.

Less than three weeks after the resignation of state CIO Greg Lane, Delaware is recruiting its next technology leader. The person selected will oversee a yearly operating budget of more than $100 million.

Amid a wave of IT leadership promotions, the state lifted the acting tag from four total positions, the others being executive deputy CIO, chief of staff to the CIO and executive director of CODE PA.

In his 2026-2027 budget address, delivered to the General Assembly on Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced new infrastructure standards intended to guide responsible data center development.

A new report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers offers assistance to the public sector around complying with federal digital accessibility requirements.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has appointed Kevin Dehmer, the now-former state education commissioner, as the state’s new chief technology officer. Longtime CTO Chris Rein’s last day was Friday.

The unique deal, done without venture capital or private equity, will position Nava’s public service delivery platform as an open source, end-to-end option for agencies to modernize their tech, Nava’s CEO said.

Bryce Bailey, deputy state CISO, has been tapped to be interim CISO in the Cornhusker State following the departure of Abby Eccher-Young. The state is also looking to hire a new chief data officer.

Rein, who has been in place since May 2018, was the state’s second standalone CTO and its former deputy chief information security officer. Vernon Spencer, state chief operating officer, will step in as interim CTO.

Longtime technology issues such as broadband access, school cellphone bans, AI and modernization permeate speeches so far in 2026. But many governors in this cycle are either termed out or not seeking re-election.