Kerry O’Connor
California firearms dashboard leaked personal information of 200,000 gun owners
A mistake during an upgrade to the state's firearms data dashboard resulted in 200,000 people having their personal information exposed.
Virginia behavioral health dept. refreshes data system for young children
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services has refreshed a 17-year-old data system used for case management.
Nevada names IT division admin Timothy Galluzi as state CIO
Officials confirmed that Timothy Galluzi, who’s headed the Enterprise IT Services Division since February, is the new state CIO.
Multiple state employment sites down after cyberattack on Geographic Solutions Inc.
A cyberattack against Geographic Solutions Inc. has taken several state unemployment and workforce sites offline.
State privacy officers look for ‘blind spots’ in IT projects
On the Priorities podcast, Washington state Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle says the role helps the state’s IT agency deliver on goals, as well as protecting data.
Paterson, N.J., promises Suboxone delivery in 90 minutes
A new program in Paterson, New Jersey, hopes to upend the current treatment model by offering Suboxone to drug users fast.
Verizon to expand broadband for 80 tribal schools
Eighty tribal schools expect to receive improved broadband connections as part of a $147 million Verizon upgrade.
Michigan State University gets $10.5 million to expand statewide broadband
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has awarded $10.5 million to Michigan State University and Merit Network.
New Mexico governor names Peter Mantos as new IT secretary
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham named Peter Mantos, an IT industry veteran, as the state’s new IT secretary.