Institutions seeking new ideas in government often fizzle out before their projects find solid footing. But their champions say that risk is the entry cost to realizing substantive change.

The Innovation Skills Accelerator will put state workers through a 10-course program to prepare them for deeper in-person training around topics including AI and blockchain.

New legislation is hoped to encourage innovative uses of the record-keeping technology by the public and inside government itself.

Commentary: Chris Estes explains the path he took while serving as North Carolina's CIO, from "uniting around purpose" to digital transformation.

Commentary: From cybersecurity to time management, PTI's Dale Bowen shares what IT leaders from across the country are saying about their toughest tasks.

As state lawmakers approve closure of the Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative, governors in other states plan new ways to innovate.

Linda Gerull, San Francisco's chief information officer, says technology will be an integral part of the future of government services.

The new program follows on a 2017 initiative designed to cut costs and streamline government operations.

The new agency will examine forward-looking policies that include broadband expansion and state workforce development.