New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives a speech on the Hudson River tunnel project at the West Side Yard on January 31, 2023 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images) New Jersey governor urges lawmakers to pass mobile driver’s license bills In his State of the State address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy urged lawmakers to pass legislation creating a mobile driver's license program. 4 days ago By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast AI sandbox generates new solutions, talent pipeline in Massachusetts Massachusetts Chief Information Officer Jason Snyder explains how a successful 2024 AI initiative is solving the state's problems and leading to promising new hires. Jan 8, 2025 By Colin Wood
Digital divide shrinking in North Carolina, says CIO North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver says the state is making great progress in connecting its residents to high-speed internet. Dec 31, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Partnerships key for IT, says Hawaii’s CIO Christine Sakuda, who took over as Hawaii’s CIO last August, says that “partnerships” have been key to her leadership strategy so far. Dec 27, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Term limit created ‘incredible urgency’ for Virginia IT In Virginia, a law that limits the governor to serve only one four-year term puts technology projects on a quicker timeline. Dec 26, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Kentucky Gov.-elect Andy Beshear, right, introduces Ruth Day as his pick to be the state’s next chief information officer. (Screenshot / WKYT) Kentucky CIO Ruth Day to leave role at end of 2024 After five years atop the Kentucky's technology division, statewide Chief Information Officer Ruth Day will step down at the end of the year. Dec 19, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Connecticut’s CIO has ‘unique’ role heading edtech commission Among the jobs of Connecticut Chief Information Officer Mark Raymond is leading the state's Commission for Educational Technology. Dec 17, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
‘Curiosity’ about AI’s impact abounds in Alaska state government State Chief Information Officer Bill Smith says state's AI work is drawing a little uncertainty and curiosity from staff. Dec 16, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
With digital government, the citizen matters most, says CIO New Hampshire is currently amid a project to revamp its digital government offerings, says statewide CIO Denis Goulet. Dec 12, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Getty Images) Ransomware sends Ohio county emergency services back to pen and paper A ransomware attack on Wood County, Ohio, has emergency dispatchers using pen and paper as they field incoming calls and work with first responders. Dec 10, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell