Top Federal officials are calling for a “human-centered” approach to technology solutions and Federal grant funding, saying that techno-digital solutions aren’t always enough and that officials must consider other needs in the process.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Manny Barreras as cabinet secretary of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), effective Sept. 9.
The city of Cleveland is looking to improve government efficiency with an overhaul to its construction permitting process.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on July 17 released a supplementary guide to the agency’s existing Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) that aims to help state, local, Tribal and regional planners protect their technology infrastructure.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on July 16 announced new disability data standards to support the design and operation of city services, programs and policies for people with disabilities.
The city of Seattle, Wash., has named Rob Lloyd as its new interim chief technology officer (CTO) and director of the Information Technology Department (IT) after a national search.
The Labor Department (DoL) went public with its latest plans to modernize unemployment insurance (UI) programs that it operates with state government partners, and requested that Congress do its part by funding the plan.
A group of 21 tax officials from 18 states is urging the Department of Treasury (DOT) to disband the IRS’ new Direct File pilot program, citing potential tax filing problems they said could arise from confusion on the part of taxpayers.
Senate Finance Committee leadership released a bipartisan framework of legislation on Feb. 8 that would make key improvements to the nation’s unemployment insurance (UI) system, including the implementation of new technology.
Two counties in Virginia – Bath and Highland – will use a $2 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve coordination of emergency medical care, strengthen preparedness and resilience, and improve emergency communications interoperability.
