New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (right) and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speak outside the White House after a meeting with President Joe Biden and members of the National Governors Association on Jan. 31. (Win McNamee / Getty Images) New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces $7 million for gunshot detection tech Gov. Phil Murphy said the state is investing millions in gunshot-detection systems and community-based programs to reduce gun violence. Jan 31, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Gary Hershorn / Getty Images) NYC-area transit tech competition targets COVID-19 recovery The Transit Tech Lab is asking companies to submit their best ideas for improving the sustainability and recovery efforts of public transportation near NYC. Jan 31, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Screenshots of Texas’ TxT digital services app. (Texas Department of Information Resources) Texas launches mobile app for government services The new Texas by Texas app can so far be used to renew driver's licenses, vehicle registrations and massage therapy licenses. Jan 31, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
CISA Director Jen Easterly speaks at the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (on screen). (Scoop News Group / Benjamin Freed) CISA director offers governors advice on talking about cyber Jen Easterly told a National Governors Association meeting that people "get scared of cyber because it’s seen as very technical." Jan 31, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Jessica Rosenworcel (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) FCC announces plan to share broadband audit results online The commission also announced it's ready to begin deploying $1.2 billion to advance rural connectivity projects in 32 states. Jan 29, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Cleveland’s new plow tracker snowed under by ‘overwhelming’ demand The new site, used to show which streets have been cleared, was not working properly much of the day Friday. Jan 28, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) California flags nearly 27,000 fraudulent doctors in insurance claim investigation Officials found that 345,000 disability insurance claims were associated with criminals using fake or stolen medical provider credentials. Jan 28, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Resilience in health and human service agencies with the cloud Northwoods’ Don Abney shares how cloud adoption helps caseworkers to better serve citizens and improve access to services. Jan 28, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Local governments worry about getting ‘left out’ of new cyber grant program State and local IT officials are equally eager for details on the new federal cybersecurity grant program as they plan for the year ahead. Jan 27, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) FCC amends definition of ‘library’ to boost internet access on tribal lands The FCC said the change is meant to encourage help tribal libraries get discounted broadband through the E-Rate program. Jan 27, 2022 By Ryan Johnston