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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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capitol closed sign — A sign informs visitors that the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed due to the federal government shutdown on Nov. 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

State, local cyber grants would get extension in shutdown deal

Cybersecurity

How to buy AI for government

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Senate Bill 14 introduced a new Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, intended to streamline regulations. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)

Texas governor names AI advisory board members

Nevada state employee installed ‘malware-laced’ sys admin tool, spurring ransomware attack

Cybersecurity

robot going through door — (Getty Images)

AI Readiness Project opens doors to state governments

AI is catching on in government. The Beeck Center wants to help

Generative AI creeps into Los Angeles city government

Maryland creates vulnerability disclosure program, expands ISAC statewide

Cybersecurity

Nevada’s big cyberattack spurs two new projects

State