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Ajit Pai, FCC — Ajit Pai speaks during the Inaugural Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting in Washington, D.C., on June 15, 2017. (USDA / Lance Cheung)

FCC’s 5G fund called ‘slap in the face’ to areas struggling to get 4G

The FCC's $9 billion 5G expansion plan was criticized by lawmakers and state officials who say it lacks a clear business plan and will do little for…

Dec 5, 2019 By Ryan Johnston

Ajit Pai and Donald Trump — (The White House / Flickr)

FCC announces $9 billion 5G auction to replace Mobility Fund Phase II

The FCC has confirmed through testing that carrier coverage maps are inaccurate and announced a new funding program for the next generation of wireless.

Dec 4, 2019 By Ryan Johnston

California is building a ‘portal of portals’ for its data

It's the latest step in the state's effort to simplify its digital services and encourage development of new tools for public safety, public health and beyond.

Dec 4, 2019 By Colin Wood

Seattle’s smart-city coordinator leaving for civic-tech consulting group

Kate Garman, Seattle's lead technology adviser to Mayor Jenny Durkan, announced she will move to CityFi in January.

Dec 3, 2019 By Ryan Johnston

panelists on stage at the Fortinet Security Transformation Summit — From left: Fortinet Head of Public Sector Kenny Holmes, Virginia CISO Michael Watson, Texas CISO Nancy Rainosek and CISA Deputy Assistant Director Rick Driggers speak at the Fortinet Security Transformation Summit in Arlington, Virginia. (StateScoop)

Texas and Virginia CISOs embrace ‘whole-of-state’ cybersecurity

State governments are increasingly roping in more stakeholders when developing their cybersecurity strategies. "Sharing begets sharing," Virginia CISO Michael Watson said.

Dec 3, 2019 By Benjamin Freed

The Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. (Getty Images)

New York state names new interim CIO

Jeremy M. Goldberg, who was most recently New York state's deputy secretary for innovation and technology, now serves as interim chief information officer.

Dec 2, 2019 By Benjamin Freed