Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the South Florida Detention Facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, on June 25, 2026. DeSantis announced that the facility is closed and all detainees have been relocated. (Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images)
San Francisco city fleet cars that could possibly be replaced sit parked at Central Shop on Sept. 8, 2014 in San Francisco. (Lea Suzuki / The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
State officials said the software upgrade will "help standardize processes across agencies” and allow the state to more efficiently deploy its thousands of fleet vehicles.
Michael D. Smith, a former client services division chief for the state, said he wants to turn the state's strategy "into operational playbooks, guardrails, and measurable outcomes."
The latest cohort of companies to receive support from the Transit Tech Lab are targeting common issues surrounding transit, including how loud it can be to build…
The seal of the Department of Justice is seen before Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted a news conference at the Department of Justice about the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts on April 7, 2026. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
The Department of Justice is demanding access to sensitive state voter data. There are compelling reasons for states to safeguard that data, like preserving the integrity of…
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) delivers remarks at her election night watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Nov. 4, 2025 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / Getty Images)
A new budget website published by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill aims to make clear how the state is spending taxpayer funds, even to those who aren't…
Jonathan Porat, California's chief technology officer, has stepped down, following the resignation in March of state Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins.
Between aging infrastructure, AI-powered attacks and flagging budgets, state cybersecurity officials have reported they are becoming less confident in their ability to protect government's data stores.
A new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers provides a framework designed to help state leaders think about how their top technology officials…