The new system will include the state's traditional unemployment benefits and pandemic relief programs in a single cloud environment, moving on from an old mainframe.

Colorado's broadband advisory committee is tasked with coordinating broadband expansion projects that include multiple agencies and recommending policy to the governor and state lawmakers.

More states are relaxing limits on municipally controlled broadband networks as the health crisis drags on, raising the need for high-speed internet service.

Tony Neal-Graves will stay on as Colorado's top IT official, while Jason Clarke will continue as Delaware's CIO, the governors of their states said.

Voters in the two cities approved referendums that could encourage the creation of municipally owned broadband networks.

With just seven days until Election Day, the tech officials in state election offices are making their final preparations for a historic day.

State technology officials in Colorado, Florida and Tennessee were recognized by the group for their contributions to advancing state technology policy.

"We have a heightened awareness of how important security is," Colorado CISO Deborah Blyth said during an online event about post-pandemic IT.

Winners of StateScoop 50 Awards for GoldenGov: State Executive of the Year share how the pandemic has dramatically changed their operations and outlooks.