Priorities Podcast Why election resilience is more important than ever Mark Lindeman, the policy and strategy director at the nonprofit Verified Voting, says post-election audits are critical. 2 days ago By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) New York State names chief AI officer New York State’s technology bureau has named Shreya Amin, who's worked in data and AI roles in the private sector and government, as its new chief AI… Mar 20, 2025 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Federal government outpacing state, local agencies on AI adoption, survey finds A new survey by Ernst & Young shows that state and local government agencies are lagging behind the federal government on AI adoption. Sep 19, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) NASCIO names finalists for 2024 State IT Recognition Awards The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has named the finalists for its annual State IT Recognition Awards program. Sep 10, 2024 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) State, local governments trying new strategies to fill workforce gaps, report shows An annual report from the MissionSquare Research Institute suggests that government's new hiring strategies may be paying off. Jul 25, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Code for America CEO urges human-centered AI adoption “I think we have an opportunity for government not to be left behind and to [adopt AI] in a very thoughtful way,” Code for America CEO Amanda… Mar 26, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Getty Images) San Jose, Calif., forms nationwide government AI coalition Leaders of the GovAI Coalition said they've already attracted more than 500 government officials from around the United States. Mar 21, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) How state and local governments can prepare for ransomware Increased funding and better coordination with outside organizations are top recommendations to improve cyber-readiness. Jul 29, 2021 By Franklin Lee
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, left, stands by President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Feb. 2. (Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images) How DHS plans to improve state and local cybersecurity this week DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to announce several changes, including a hike in the minimum amount that state and local government grant recipients must spend on… Feb 22, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
(Scoop News Group) Ransomware Attacks Map chronicles a growing threat StateScoop presents a new interactive map highlighting the scourge of ransomware attacks that are growing more frequent. Oct 22, 2019 By Benjamin Freed