Staff Reporter

Ryan Johnston

Ryan Johnston is a staff reporter for StateScoop, covering the intersection of local government and emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and 5G.

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Inflation? Just buy bitcoin, says Jackson, Tennessee, mayor

City

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a briefing on the state’s pandemic efforts on April 6, 2021. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

California announces 18 new broadband projects to reach 98% connectivity

County & Local

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Jonathan Newton / Pool / Getty Images)

In confirmation hearing, Rosenworcel says FCC still needs better broadband data

Digital Services

County transit planners tap software for GIS non-experts

Digital Services

Meet the 2021 GoldenGov: City Executive winners

City

Pennsylvania and the New England states — (Scoop News Group)

Philadelphia publishes ‘meta’ dashboard for city’s open-data efforts

City

People enjoy themselves at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a cryptocurrency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

Flush with cryptocurrency, Miami wants to give every resident some bitcoin

Emerging Tech

Miami’s crypto ‘concierge’ explains why he’s taking his paycheck in bitcoin

City

Philadelphia unveils ‘Blockchain for City Government’ project

City