Tai Phan, Oklahoma's chief technology officer, has joined the small but growing cohort of state officials whose responsibilities center around AI technologies.

Sensing unmet demand for guidance, the Open Contracting Partnership has published a new report designed to help governments navigate the AI market and build their "AI readiness."

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has named its new CIO leaders for the coming year.

The Digital Government Hub updated its State-Level Design System Tracker, which shows how states are building and managing digital design systems.

Texas has appointed Tony Sauerhoff, the state's cyber chief, as its first chief AI and innovation officer. He'll lead a new AI division.

NASCIO recognized the best in AI, cybersecurity and digital experience in its annual state government IT awards series.

Illinois launched an automated notification system to track chronic wasting disease test results during the 2025-2026 deer-hunting season.

A new pilot program at Red Rock Correctional Center will test whether drones are effective at stemming a rise in smuggling.

Oklahoma has named Daniel Langley, a former Washington state IT official, as Oklahoma’s chief information security officer.

Many state chief data officers struggle with limited resources and weak influence in their organizations, according to a new report published by NASCIO.