(Getty Images) Alaska to launch AI-powered state services app After seven months of development, Alaska plans soon to launch an AI-powered mobile app that will include all of its digital services. 4 days ago By Colin Wood
Cyber grant uncertainty puts state programs in limbo, GAO report shows A one-year investigation into the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program shows the program is well-liked and that officials are concerned about what will happen if it's… Apr 29, 2025 By Colin Wood
Jay Harton (State of Arkansas) Arkansas names new IT director Jay Harton, who’s worked for the Arkansas government for nearly three decades, is the state’s new chief technology officer. Mar 10, 2025 By Colin Wood
Illinois CIO Sanjay Gupta to step down Illinois Chief Information Officer Sanjay Gupta will step down at the end of the month, Gov. JB Pritzker announced. Mar 10, 2025 By Colin Wood
State app modernization requires everyone’s help, says CIO Virginia is managing a portfolio of more than 2,000 applications, many of which are outdated and need updating. Jan 3, 2025 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Digital divide shrinking in North Carolina, says CIO North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver says the state is making great progress in connecting its residents to high-speed internet. Dec 31, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Term limit created ‘incredible urgency’ for Virginia IT In Virginia, a law that limits the governor to serve only one four-year term puts technology projects on a quicker timeline. Dec 26, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Privacy key as California advances on AI, says state CIO California Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins says that privacy is a key priority as the state develops AI. Dec 24, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams Sophia Fox-Sowell
Alaska moving services portal to mobile app Alaska soon plans to expand its single sign-on portal for state services to a mobile app, state CIO Bill Smith says. Dec 23, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
California eyes digital divide while pursuing AI State Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins claims that about 20% of the state’s residents don’t have broadband access. Dec 20, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams Sophia Fox-Sowell