State Government

The state plans to hire a full-time misinformation expert to counter online falsehoods as part of a $2 million election security and public information campaign by the Secretary of the State’s Office.

As EVs multiply at an ever-faster rate, a reliable supply of public charging stations will be necessary to reach destinations, as well as maintain and grow tourism and allow public access to outdoor recreation areas.

The Connecticut DMV already launched a streamlined appointment system to manage the effects of the pandemic, but now officials have designs on completely overhauling the agency’s customer-facing website.

State chief information officers get specific about their responsibilities when it comes to the cyber health of the state itself, as well as the myriad governmental organizations within it.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision yesterday came down to a 5-4 vote, putting the law back on hold after recently being reinstated by a federal appeals court two weeks ago.

Several states are offering legal safe harbors to businesses that follow industry-recommended cybersecurity frameworks, in a carrot-not-stick approach intended to encourage better defenses.

Usernames and passwords were taken from the Joint Commission On Public Ethics legacy system in a breach first discovered in February, officials announced in an email to state employees.

The proposal, known as the Consumer Data Privacy Act, would give state residents greater control over the information gathered about them online, allowing them to have it deleted and opt out of further collection.

In this interview with Washington state Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle, we explore the role of data privacy in providing government services.  

Getting off the mainframe is a priority for New York CIO Angelo “Tony” Riddick as he transforms the state’s IT infrastructure. And he is looking to off-premises cloud services as a vital step on the road to modernization.

State and local governments are often seen as easy targets for hackers. To avoid devastating ransomware attacks that have plagued cities worldwide, a first key step is to limit privileged access to systems.

Plus, there’s a lot of news coming out of Utah’s Broadband Center, Vermont officials have announced millions in broadband construction grants, new poll finds overwhelming bipartisan support for net neutrality and more.

California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation.

The California Department of Water Resources is using technology to map groundwater throughout the state, enabling better basin management from local water managers by providing access to more thorough data.

Social media companies had a big win in Florida yesterday after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a bill aiming to levy penalties against social media companies for blocking politicians and media.

Issues ranging from severe paper shortages to cyber threats and disinformation are looming ahead of the 2022 elections, threatening voter confidence. Officials shared their concerns with members of the U.S. Senate May 19.

Last week, a federal appeals court reinstated a Texas law allowing residents to sue social media companies for moderating their content. Industry experts, however, argue that the bill is unconstitutional.

Plus, new initiative seeks to bolster digital success among Latinos, several federal agencies enter into a new collaboration on broadband funding, an Oregon coalition is tackling broadband mapping, and more.