New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (Don Pollard / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) New York opens cybersecurity program for local governments New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released funding for local governments provided by the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Feb 23, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Priorities Podcast Maricopa County, Ariz., is focused on transformation On the Priorities podcast, Maricopa County, Ariz. CIO Richard McHattie says he’s looking to use technology to create “amazing outcomes.” Jun 29, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
Priorities Podcast How North Carolina is rethinking digital services On the Priorities podcast, North Carolina CIO James Weaver says he's shifting his digital services strategy to be focused on the individual. Jun 22, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
Grant funding gives states ‘opportunity’ to help locals on cyber, officials say State tech officials said during an online event they increasingly see their roles as cyber mentors for local governments. Mar 3, 2023 By Colin Wood
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting on November 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Scott Olson / Getty Images) Florida, forgoing DHS program, launches cyber grant fund for locals Florida, one of two states skipping a CISA-backed grant program, is planning a $30 million grant program for local cybersecurity. Feb 24, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) New Mexico creates cyber planning committee as grant push begins New Mexico CIO Peter Mantos said his state is convening "the correct players" as it starts its application for DHS cyber grants. Sep 30, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) States may need extension on cyber grants, NASCIO director says The federal fiscal year is winding down, even as states continue to wait for instructions on a $1 billion cyber grants program. Jul 15, 2022 By Benjamin Freed