AI joins the National Association of State Chief Information Officers' annual priorities list for the first time in 2024.

CIOs surveyed by NASCIO said their roles are vital for state governments that must prepare for a widening range of threatening scenarios.

The Tech Talent Project is ramping up its assistance to state and local governments this year, including hosting virtual job fairs.

City IT leaders say they've mostly exited the "crisis mode" of the pandemic, but that they must continue to push for innovation.