The legislation would coordinate federal agencies to support urban technology initiatives and provide five years of funding.

If signed by Gov. Gary Herbert, Utah would join states including California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania that allow public testing of fully autonomous vehicles.

Lawmakers are pushing for greater oversight of the state's storage solutions after a $1.5 billion contract went forward without their input.

Legislation now making its way through the state Senate would establish a task force to evaluate whether a paper-free executive branch is feasible.

The initiative for connected and autonomous vehicles comes from an executive order signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

If approved by the legislature, 42 departments would become 15, and the technology office would join a new body coordinating ongoing transformation.

New research from Code.org shows that policymakers have placed strong and growing support behind computer science education in recent years.

A bill raising security standards for all internet-connected devices sold in the state is awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown's signature, but some experts say it still has flimsy language.

The infraction will be punishable by a $500 fine.