Getty Images Former Marriott executive named Oklahoma’s new CIO Three months after the abrupt departure of its most recent chief information officer, Oklahoma has appointed Dan Cronin to be the new state CIO. 6 days ago By Keely Quinlan
Nick Hart, president and CEO of Data Foundation, left, and Josh Martin, chief data officer of Indiana, speak at the NASCIO midyear conference on May 1, 2023. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) Indiana data chief Josh Martin to step down Josh Martin, who joined the Indiana state government in 2012, announced he'll resign when the new governor takes office. Jan 6, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Utah’s conflicting election laws put officials in ‘untenable position,’ says outgoing state auditor A new report from Utah State Auditor John Dougall shows that inconsistent privacy laws and conflicts with transparency mandates are challenging state officials. Jan 6, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
Washington CIO Bill Kehoe (Washington Technology Solutions) Washington CIO Bill Kehoe to remain in role under incoming governor Bill Kehoe will continue to serve as Washington’s top tech official under the new administration of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson. Jan 3, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(HaizhanZheng / Getty Images) Two-year agenda from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes digital service delivery a priority for state agencies Under a new operational agenda from Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado will focus on improving digital services through 2027. Jan 2, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Hackers release files stolen in cyberattack on Rhode Island benefits system The state confirmed the ransomware attack on RIBridges last month. Jan 2, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
How Connecticut’s CIO helps ‘needy’ schools Connecticut Chief Information Officer Mark Raymond says that the Connecticut Education Network saves the state $30 million annually. Jan 2, 2025 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Getty Images) Five big state IT stories that made 2024 In addressing common technology challenges, five big IT stories emerged across all U.S. states in 2024. Dec 31, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Here are the states getting new CIOs in 2025 Several CIOs have announced over the past few weeks that they’ll be vacating their state roles at the end of this year or in 2025. Dec 27, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Partnerships key for IT, says Hawaii’s CIO Christine Sakuda, who took over as Hawaii’s CIO last August, says that “partnerships” have been key to her leadership strategy so far. Dec 27, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams