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  1. Indiana Offering Free Web Hosting for Local Governments
    The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) has announced that it will offer no-cost website hosting for local governments, marking an expansion of a previous program that offered low-cost web hosting to local governments.
  2. Hawaiʻi Looks to Map Internet Speeds Across State
    Hawaiʻi has launched Digital Detectives, a new initiative that looks to map internet speeds across the state.
  3. Scranton, Pa., Looks to Deliver Universal Internet Access
    The City of Scranton, Penn., is partnering with Verizon to deliver universal internet access across the city. Through the partnership, Verizon will invest tens of millions of dollars over the next three years to develop a ubiquitous network of fiber-based internet access to homes, providing the opportunity for all Scranton residents to subscribe to high-speed internet service.
  1. FCC Launches Tribal Library E-Rate Advocacy Program
    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Oct. 28 announced the launch of its Tribal Library E-Rate Advocacy Program (T-LEAP), which builds on the agency’s Tribal Libraries Pilot Program and will give Tribal libraries the chance to sign up for one-on-one assistance to start learning about and working on the E-Rate application process. 
  2. CISA Unveils #PROTECT2024 Election Threat Updates Website
    With Election Day quickly approaching, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched a new one-stop shop website on Monday for election threat updates from CISA and the agency’s Federal partners.
  3. NVIDIA Training AI Workforce of the Future Through Ed, SLG Partnerships
    While the United States is home to more than half of the top universities in the world, there is more work to be done when it comes to artificial intelligence education – and that’s something NVIDIA is trying to improve. According to U.S. News & World Report, only 10% of the top global AI universities are in the United States.
  4. University of Arkansas University of Arkansas System Rolling Out new Student Experience Platform
    The University of Arkansas System is partnering with Workday to deploy the Workday Student solution at seven of the system’s campuses. The current deployment marks the first phase of implementation of Workday Student, with other institutions set to be added to the platform by Spring 2025.
  1. Emporia State Partners With Senior Center on Cyber Education
    Emporia State University (ESU) is partnering with the Emporia Senior Center to improve cyber awareness among senior citizens in the Emporia, Kan., community.
  2. Pennsylvania Western University Launches Center for AI and Emerging Tech
    Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) has launched a new center for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
  3. Illinois Joins CoSN Partnership to Protect Student Data Privacy
    The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) announced that the Illinois Learning Technology Center (LTC) is partnering with CoSN on a program to improve student data privacy practices in Illinois school districts.
  4. TSA Issues Rule to Continue Use of Mobile Driver’s Licenses
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a final rule on Friday that will allow passengers to continue to use mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) to verify their identity at airport security checkpoints after higher REAL ID security standards go into effect next year.
  5. Virginia Pushes Agencies to Improve Online Permitting, Licensing
    Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a new Executive Order (EO) 39 intended to reduce wait times, reduce costs, and improve the permit, license, certification, and registration, application processes for Virginians.
  6. Madison, Wis., Opens Digital Resource Hub for Residents, City Staff
    The city of Madison, Wis., is launching a new online resource hub that will connect residents and city staff with resources including workforce skills training, digital devices, Wi-Fi service, and digital literacy training.
  7. W.V. Upgrades Road Weather Info System to Enhance Safety
    The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has signed a $4.7 million contract to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations across the state.
  8. Beeck Center Launches Digital Service Team Tracker
    The Beeck Center at Georgetown University has created a digital service team tracker that aims to create more accessible pathways to digital service resources, promote greater uptake of essential programs, and foster greater trust in government.
  9. N.C.’s NextGen 911 System Withstood Hurricane Helene
    The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) said the state’s Next Generation 911 (NextGen 911) system was able to withstand Hurricane Helene and continue to help residents throughout the storm and its aftermath.
  10. Virginia Launches AI Task Force
    The Commonwealth of Virginia is joining a host of other states in launching a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force.