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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the South Florida Detention Facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, on June 25, 2026. DeSantis announced that the facility is closed and all detainees have been relocated. (Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images)

Water utility cyber upgrades, digital literacy among Florida budget cuts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $1.6 billion in projects, including technology projects, from the state's new budget.

Jun 30, 2026 By Colin Wood

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Budget constraints forcing states to ‘double down’ on efficiency, modernization, Pew report claims

With less fiscal freedom, states are rethinking their data, technology and processes to retool how government work is done.

Jan 16, 2026 By Keely Quinlan

Trump — President Donald Trump leaves the Saudi Royal Court with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump begins a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region focused on expanding economic ties and reinforcing security cooperation with key U.S. allies. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

States buckle in for federal cuts, budget shortfalls and economic uncertainty

“Uncertainty is not great for infrastructure investment planning in particular,” one Pew analyst said.

May 16, 2025 By Colin Wood