Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has issued an executive order (EO) that aims to foster stakeholder collaboration as the state harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the state has finished its overhaul of PA.gov, which serves as the state’s “digital front door.”

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The city of Bloomington, Ind., has launched a new fiber map and is marking significant progress towards its goal of digital equity.

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.

On Dec. 5, Rhode Island was informed that its RIBridges data system was the target of a potential cyberattack. The RIBridges system centralizes and automates the process of applying for state benefits and determining who does not qualify for them.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has launched the Massachusetts AI Hub in a bid to expand the state’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation.