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Miss. Governor Issues EO on Harnessing AI
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has issued an executive order (EO) that aims to foster stakeholder collaboration as the state harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Delaware Rolling Out Broadband to 5,700 Homes, Businesses
The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Delaware Broadband Office (DBO) confirmed that two internet service providers will begin construction this spring to extend broadband service to more than 5,700 unserved and underserved homes and businesses throughout the state.
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North Carolina Names New State Geographic Information Officer
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) has named Matthew McLamb as the new geographic information officer for the state of North Carolina and executive director of the N.C. Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA).
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Commerce to Award Additional $210M to 6 Tech Hubs
The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) said today that it plans to award approximately $210 million in additional funding to six designated Tech Hubs, bringing the total funding for Tech Hubs implementation to over $714 million across 18 hubs in 21 states.
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Pennsylvania Completes Overhaul of PA.gov
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the state has finished its overhaul of PA.gov, which serves as the state’s “digital front door.”
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CoSN Receives Grant for AI Implementation in K-12 School Districts
CoSN, a professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, has received a grant to advance responsible implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in K-12 school districts.
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University of Arizona Taps Cheu as Interim CIO
Following the retirement of its CIO Barry Brummund, the University of Arizona has tapped Elliott Cheu as the university’s interim chief information officer.
Join state CIOs and industry experts for discussions on the pressing issues facing state and local government IT teams during the next installment of MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision series.
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Maryland Community Colleges Snag $935K Cyber Grant
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC), an advocacy group for Maryland’s 16 community colleges, and BCR Cyber, a provider of cybersecurity training services, have received a $935,680 grant to help fund their Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA).
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CISA Says CPG Adoption Cutting Sector Cyber Risks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a Jan. 10 report on adoption of the agency’s cross-sector cyber performance goals that finds four critical infrastructure sectors are seeing decreased cyber threats since putting the performance goals in place.
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DHS Playbook Aims to Streamline Public Sector GenAI Adoption
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a playbook for the public sector detailing what it calls the “responsible adoption” and “mission-focused” adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities.
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Dan Cronin Appointed as New Okla. CIO
Dan Cronin, the former vice president of engineering for hotel chain Marriott International, has been appointed as the new chief information officer (CIO) of Oklahoma.
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Kansas Using $2.69M Grant to Improve Crash Data Collection
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently announced a $2.69 million Federal grant to upgrade the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) vehicle crash data collection systems.
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USDA Invests $313M to Boost Rural High-Speed Internet in 18 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dedicated over $313 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed networks in 18 states.
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Connecticut Broadband Access Hits Historic Highs
Connecticut has made significant progress toward its broadband goals, with access to gigabit-speed internet rising from 38 percent of locations in 2022 to nearly 87 percent by the end of 2024, a new report shows.
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Bloomington, Ind., Launches Fiber Map
The city of Bloomington, Ind., has launched a new fiber map and is marking significant progress towards its goal of digital equity.
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WaTech Unveils new Service Catalog
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) introduced a new service catalog just before the holiday break that aims to make it easier for customers to access the solutions they need in the new year.
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Fairfax County, Va., Launches Safety, Security Dashboard
Fairfax County, Va., officials have launched a new dashboard designed to help residents better understand safety, security, and justice within the county.
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Homestead, Fla., Launches WiFi in the Parks Initiative
In a move to expand digital access and equity, the city of Homestead, Fla., has launched a “WiFi in the Parks” initiative.
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Florida Eyes Data System to Curb School Violence
The Florida Department of Education is currently developing a new Safety and Threat Management Portal (STMP) which aims to help schools curb school violence and identify and address threats proactively.
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Rhode Island Dept. of Ed Partners With Khan Academy
The Rhode Island Department of Education has partnered with Khan Academy to offer a no-cost opportunity to all local education agencies (LEAs) across Rhode Island to help support students preparing for the SATs and, more broadly, help students prepare for their future careers through the integration of Khan Academy Districts and Khanmigo tools.
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Commerce Picks ASU as Third Hub for CHIPS R&D Center
The Department of Commerce and its Natcast nonprofit have designated Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park as the third location in the U.S. for establishment of a CHIPS for America research and development center.