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NTIA advises states against signing SpaceX’s request for BEAD program exemptions

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is advising states against granting the internet service provider Starlink special exemptions to a federal broadband program.

By Keely Quinlan

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States must align policy, funding, tech when designing benefits systems, new report says

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By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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North Carolina creates commission to aid elections system upgrade

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Mikie Sherrill — New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill greets the audience before a conversation between Stephen Colbert & Conan O’Brien to benefit Montclair Film at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Dec. 7, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Under a new governor, New Jersey will keep its innovation office and its innovation chief

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced that Dave Cole, the state's innovation chief will stay on to lead an office that recent legislation ensures will become…

By Colin Wood

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Beleaguered public servants are often left unprotected by state privacy laws

A new report from the Public Service Alliance says state privacy laws offer little protection or resource for public servants, who increasingly face threats and intimidation.

By Keely Quinlan

Mikie Sherrill — Rep. Mikie Sherrill arrives to cast her vote on Nov. 4, 2025 in Montclair, New Jersey. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / Getty Images)

New Jersey governor names new tech chief, announces ICE incident portal

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill named a new tech chief and announced her state will join those housing web portals collecting information on potential infractions by federal…

By Colin Wood

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Hawaii digitizes 64 volumes of state records, publishes online with free public search tool

A new Hawaii state website contains digital scans of documents on genealogy, land ownership and court proceedings.

By Keely Quinlan

Mamdani to kill the NYC AI chatbot we caught telling businesses to break the law

By Colin Lecher Katie Honan

Former Colorado state employee creates unofficial digital services ‘navigator’

By Keely Quinlan

New ‘Justice AI Tracker’ watches how police, courts are using AI

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

FirstNet needs changes before reauthorization, some experts tell Congress

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

Washington state’s mapping tech accelerated infrastructure recovery during December floods

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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Faced with budget constraints, federal pressure, states turn to modernization

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When will the nation’s BEAD networks finally be completed?

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The technologies modernizing Alaska’s avalanche management

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States are trying to reduce SNAP error rates to keep the program alive

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How agencies are closing the gap between systems and service

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How Virginia is using enterprise IT modernization to improve constituent services

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Modernizing public health services to deliver better constituent experiences

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Modernizing state government without disrupting the mission

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How to fix the government’s phone trust gap

By Jeff Huth

The new cyber investment mandate: Why ‘cyber risk quantification’ is key to state government’s pivot to human-centric defense

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AI bridges data-sharing gaps for faster disaster response

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Identity insights are critical in preventing provider enrollment fraud for government programs

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Gretchen Whitmer — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, answers questions after speaking on the theme “Build, America, Build!” on April 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

Michigan governor names acting director of technology department

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State-led AI policy, cyber grant funding, FirstNet in NASCIO’s 2026 federal advocacy priorities

Greg Abbott — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)

Texas expands prohibited tech list, citing cyber risks posed by Chinese Communist Party

Tim Walz — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)

Minnesota Gov. Walz appears unimpressed by Pam Bondi’s demands

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Drones and explosives — How Alaska is using technology to manage extreme weather events

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Gavin Newsom takes another swipe at Trump with updated fraud ‘tracker’

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Can AI help states prepare for Medicaid changes coming in 2027?

Adrian Fontes — Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaks at the Arizona Democratic Election Night Watch Party on Nov. 5, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)

In ‘uncertain times,’ Arizona lawmakers introduce bill to improve voting access, cybersecurity

Mikie Sherrill — New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill delivers remarks at her election night watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Nov. 4, 2025 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / Getty Images)

New Jersey’s new governor orders creation of statewide ‘Report Card’ website

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Californians begin using ‘DROP’ tool, asking data brokers to delete their personal data

Minnesota state capitol building — People gather during a vigil for Renee Good on the steps of the state capitol building on Jan. 09, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earlier this week a federal agent fatally shot Good in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)

Data breach compromised records of 300K people at Minnesota human services department

J.B. Pritzker — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a transgender support rally at Federal Building Plaza on April 27, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)

Illinois’ new accountability web form collects accounts of potential federal misconduct

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Budget constraints forcing states to ‘double down’ on efficiency, modernization, Pew report claims

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