Democratic Massachusetts Governor Elect Maura Healey celebrates victory and delivers a speech during a watch party at the Copley Plaza hotel on election night in Boston, Massachusetts on November 8, 2022. (Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images) AI, climate-change tech top Mass. governor’s draft economic plan Gov. Maura Healey's economic development plan would guide spending on initiatives for AI and climate change research. Dec 7, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
For broadband, states look to federal relief funding It's become a truism that broadband is an essential life tool, but states still face challenges in closing the digital divide. Jun 11, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Four ways local governments can promote startup innovation Commentary: Two "smart city" experts urge local leaders to create regulatory environments that encourage growth and innovation. Sep 16, 2020 By Anthony Bronshtein and Jonathan Reichental
(Alessandro Bianchi / Unsplash) Georgia Innovates Taskforce kicks off search for meaningful ideas Led by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a group of business, technology and education leaders convened for the group's first meeting this week. Feb 12, 2020 By Colin Wood
The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Getty Images) IT is key industry in Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s five-year economic plan Illinois' new economic development plan promotes IT as a crucial industry to spread statewide, especially in rural areas. Oct 15, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
In Sacramento, civic technology guides progress The city's chief innovation officer says civic tech undergirds a vast array of economic development and strategic initiatives in the state capital. Aug 28, 2019 By Colin Wood
Underserved communities triaged in CivStart accelerator’s first cohort Ten startups will enter a 24-month program to develop solutions aimed at improving quality of life, public safety and public health for underserved communities. Jul 17, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Getty Images New York City launches urban tech community program "The Grid" is aimed at connecting players in New York's burgeoning urban-tech industry. Feb 7, 2019 By Benjamin Freed
Mount Hood over foggy Sandy River Valley at Jonsrud Viewpoint (Getty Images) Oregon opens broadband office to connect rural residents An executive order creates a statewide coordinating office to be staffed by four or five employees charged with ensuring everyone is online. Dec 21, 2018 By Colin Wood
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revives science and technology commission, adds innovation to the name The economic development body was created in 1985, but was defunded by Gov. Chris Christie in 2010. Aug 16, 2018 By Colin Wood