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Hawaii AG claims someone is impersonating the state’s CTO, a role that doesn’t exist

The Hawaii Attorney General claims a man is pretending to be the state's chief technology officer. Hawaii doesn't have a CTO.

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over chatbots impersonating medical professionals

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State cyber organizations provide good ROI, UC Berkeley researchers find

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New Missouri law protects against ‘abusive’ web-accessibility lawsuits

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California invites residents to help shape statewide AI policy

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Inside Indiana Money Quest, a ‘responsive, reactive’ financial literacy program powered by AI

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Code For America names former California tech chief as new CTO

By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Vermont names its second chief technology and enterprise services officer

By Colin Wood

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How Arizona’s CIO spends his down time

CIOs are busy, but when Arizona State Chief Information Officer J.R. Sloan isn't at the office, he's spending time with his three grandsons.

By StateScoop Staff

How Arizona’s CIO is helping the state save money

"We're looking to save money," says Arizona State Chief Information Officer J.R. Sloan, by revisiting IT contracts and setting pricing standards.

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Arizona ‘in the exploration phase’ with agentic AI

Arizona Chief Information Officer J.R. Sloan said the state is "in the exploration phase" with agentic artificial intelligence.

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Arizona CIO offers preview of NASCIO president’s initiative

Arizona Chief Information Officer J.R. Sloan said he's looking 10-15 years out on identity solutions.

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Arizona builds on identity infrastructure

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Arizona’s ‘logged-in, personalized’ digital experience

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Lawmakers consider bill featuring BEAD tracking mandate for Commerce Department

By Keely Quinlan

Tell me what state you’re from without saying what state you’re from

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It’s a ‘long journey’ to achieving digital government, says Connecticut CIO

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Podcasts

‘Now is the time to build bridges,’ says Code for America CEO

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The nation’s public safety communications is at a crossroads

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How Utah’s AI policy office is laying the foundation for governance

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Meet Texas’s new CIO, Tony Sauerhoff

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Videos

AI presents ‘massive opportunity’ says Connecticut CIO

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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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Insights

How states can strengthen program integrity with better risk visibility

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Bridging the AI scalability gap: From experimentation to enterprise impact

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How state agencies can prepare for H.R. 1

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How agencies can avoid common AI adoption pitfalls

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images)

Virginia’s governor picks former Obama official as transformation chief

DOJ seal — The seal of the Department of Justice is seen before Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted a news conference at the Department of Justice about the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts on April 7, 2026. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

States are right to push back on the DOJ’s pursuit of voter data

Kentucky Derby horsies — Right To Party runs on the track during the morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

Louisville launch new app for public safety during the Kentucky Derby

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. (Mike Kropf / Getty Images)

Virginia rejoins voter-registration data-sharing group after controversial exit

Mikie Sherrill — New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) 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 governor publishes permit tracker, inclusive budgeting website

Brendan Carr — Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr speaks at a news conference following an FCC meeting at the FCC headquarters on Feb. 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)

FCC votes to create E-Rate bidding portal for schools and libraries, against their wishes

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Drones are reshaping security risks at large public gatherings, report warns

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California’s governor appoints former federal official as new state CIO

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California’s chief technology officer stepped down

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Two Nevada officials receive Champion Award for DMV ‘transformation effort’

The Michigan State Capitol building — The Michigan State Capitol building stands on Oct. 8, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Michigan lawmakers consider statewide AI pilot program

Philip Weiser — Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, a Democratic candidate for governor, speaks during a caucus event at George Washington High School in Denver on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Aaron Ontiveroz / The Denver Post)

Colorado attorney general to delay enforcing AI law after xAI lawsuit

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‘Too-short’ timeline for Medicaid colliding with strained state eligibility systems, report claims

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