Editor In Chief

Colin Wood

StateScoop & EdScoop

Colin Wood is the editor in chief of StateScoop and EdScoop. He’s reported on government information technology policy for more than a decade, on topics including cybersecurity, IT governance and artificial intelligence.

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Ohio county IT director resigns after $1.5 million ransomware payment

State

Shaquille O'Neal — Shaquille O’Neal celebrates the launch of ‘Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies’ at Hershey’s Times Square on September 25, 2024 in New York City. (Santiago Felipe / Getty Images)

Verifying income for public benefits is about to get easier in Missouri

Digital Services

California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands with actor Danny Trejo, left, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at a press conference at Raleigh Studios unveiling a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)

Analysis of state AI orders reveals care, inconsistency

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the recently announced cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas while joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Cross Hall of the White House on January 15, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)

Biden’s cyber EO says states might get funding for digital driver’s licenses

Cybersecurity

Gov. Kathy Hochul (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images)

New York governor unveils Innovation Office, cyber incident reporting mandate, AI training

State

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus Ceremonial Swearing-In at The Anthem on The Wharf on January 03, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Leigh Vogel / Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

Maryland’s 2025 AI roadmap targets 12 ‘critical domains’ for growth

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives a speech on the Hudson River tunnel project at the West Side Yard on January 31, 2023 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images)

New Jersey governor urges lawmakers to pass mobile driver’s license bills

State

Priorities Podcast

AI sandbox generates new solutions, talent pipeline in Massachusetts

Priorities Podcast

Mississippi incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves speaks to supporters during an election night watch party at The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center on Nov. 7, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)