On the latest episode of StateScoop’s Priorities podcast, the CIOs from Mississippi and Nebraska talk about their efforts on consolidation and why the idea has been a state technology priority for so long.

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation is positioning a new website as the go-to spot for state and local governments looking for best practices and case studies.

Commentary: Leaders from consultancy NIC Inc. say technologies like chatbots, "voice-first" devices, and virtual reality are enabling government to serve its public like never before.

Mississippi, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut are pooling their resources on a cloud-based unemployment insurance platform expected to reduce operational costs by as much as 40 percent.

Mississippi Chief Information Officer Craig Orgeron​ says as CIOs add services to their catalogs, there's a growing need for comprehensive cybersecurity policies.

Commentary: A generation of workers is retiring in record numbers, but the CEO of Socrata says technology can transform the obstacle into an opportunity.

In a state where finding adequate legal or financial help can be a challenge, a startup accelerator is providing a new resource for young technology companies.

The upgrades, completed in June, are intended to enable residents to easily access more information.

The group will spend its first sessions studying and reporting on ways to harness data that can potentially improve public health, bolster quality of life, and save lives.