Three of the largest research universities in Oregon have teamed up to launch the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, with the goal of improving Oregon’s resilience to cyberattacks.
A bipartisan group of House members introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Act with the goal of codifying AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and creating opportunities to incorporate AI literacy into existing educational programs.
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – which has helped 23 million Americans receive subsidized broadband service and connected devices – is running out of money, but bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate this week aims to revive the program with $7 billion of fresh funding.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded more than $7.9 million in Federal funding to expand cellular service across the state. The funding comes from the Cell Towers Grant Program, which is funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Federal Register Notice to find people interested in serving on the board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board).
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needs to provide more information to state and local governments to help them better meet requirements for the agency’s Homeland Security Grant Program, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
As part of the state’s overall climate adaptation efforts, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced the launch of a statewide resilience website.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is partnering with OpenAI on a pilot program that will utilize generative AI in state government employee operations.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced plans for four major actions that are aimed at transforming digital experience in state government.
With an eye toward the future, the state of Ohio is partnering with the private sector on the High School Tech Internship program, which aims to connect Ohio businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with valuable work experience at an early age.