The Justice Department added 16 tribal governments to a program that grants access to national crime information systems.

Following a bit of legislative maneuvering, a bill to set standard policies for the use of the technology is moving forward.

Microsoft's Office 365 now offers an IRS-compliant security package, making it easier for state government agencies to handle tax data securely in the cloud.

In what could serve as a model for other state and local governments, Colorado has found a way to secure its cloud-based email in a manner that…