San Diego, Calif., is touting the success of its recent roll out of smart streetlight and automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in helping police get a better handle on crime. 

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced that the state is now accepting cryptocurrency as a valid form of payment. This move allows the integration of digital currency into Louisiana’s public operations.

The Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX) announced that it has upgraded its tax system in an effort to improve performance, security, and user experience.

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State – in partnership with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Justice and The Chicago Bar Foundation – launched a new pilot utilizing local libraries’ technology to improve court access.

The College Board – the creator of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams – announced that it is accelerating the organization’s efforts to move to digital exams. Trevor Packer, head of the AP Program, said that this year the College Board saw “a rise in bad actors compromising AP Exam content for financial gain.” As […]

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Tyler Technologies to modernize the park reservation system. In a press release, state leaders and Tyler Technologies said the partnership is aimed at “enhancing customer service and streamlining digital services for its visitors.”

The city of Cleveland is looking to improve government efficiency with an overhaul to its construction permitting process.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed the FutureTech Act into law. The legislation will modernize information technology systems across state government over the next five fiscal years.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that it is rolling out new ways to pay to provide an easier, more convenient, and modernized rider experience in the greater Boston area.

Top IT and cyber leads for the states of Alaska and North Carolina said they are prioritizing digital government services – in line with the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) top concern for 2024.