The budget also includes $82 million in reserve funding and $145 million in network reinvestment.

"This is the first time we have seen a simultaneous attack like this," a cybersecurity researcher told StateScoop of the attack that hit 22 local government organizations…

Three semifinalists will demonstrate their solutions in front of judges on Oct. 2 to determine who wins the $20,000 prize.

With support from the National Governors Association and Strada Education Network, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs.

State IT leaders from Tennessee and Oklahoma said focusing heavily on processes helped them succeed in their statewide IT consolidations.

A "coordinated" attack has affected at least 23 local government organizations around Texas, the state's Department of Information Resources says.

A new plan will create $400 million in broadband deployment grants and put $20 million toward the expansion of a high-speed public-sector network.

Recent ransomware attacks and nudging from national associations have prompted the governor to mandate all state employees undergo twice-yearly training.

A community newspaper, indigenous artists and a handful of other community groups represent the latest participants in the 22-year-old program.

Seven finalists will meet with the city's small businesses, while those remaining will compete for a $1 million prize from Jerusalem Venture Partners.