(Daniel Leal / AFP via Getty Images) Deloitte to provide Rhode Island $5M for ransomware recovery After a ransomware attack on the state's health and social services system, Deloitte is giving Rhode Island $5 million to help cover expenses. 20 hours ago By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) As feds resign, state and local governments turn to talent matching program More than 200 state and local governments have signed up to Civic Match, a new service matching outgoing federal workers with new roles. Jan 29, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) OMB memo freezing federal funds leaves many state, local programs in limbo Several states have announced plans to sue in response to the White House memo that stops funding for most programs, including Medicaid. Jan 28, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, right, speaks during a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican governors at the Mar-a-Lago Club on January 9, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Scott Olson / Getty Images) Louisana governor asks Commerce Dept. for easier path to spend BEAD money on satellite internet Louisiana's broadband chief says the governor's letter is intended to "provide more flexibility for states to choose their own path." Jan 24, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
Getty Images Former Marriott executive named Oklahoma’s new CIO Three months after the abrupt departure of its most recent chief information officer, Oklahoma has appointed Dan Cronin to be the new state CIO. Jan 8, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(HaizhanZheng / Getty Images) Two-year agenda from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes digital service delivery a priority for state agencies Under a new operational agenda from Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado will focus on improving digital services through 2027. Jan 2, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Five big state IT stories that made 2024 In addressing common technology challenges, five big IT stories emerged across all U.S. states in 2024. Dec 31, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Here are the states getting new CIOs in 2025 Several CIOs have announced over the past few weeks that they’ll be vacating their state roles at the end of this year or in 2025. Dec 27, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Pittsburgh transit authority hit with ransomware attack The transit authority said it's investigating a ransomware attack that briefly caused disruptions to the city's public transportation system. Dec 26, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Texas awards $170M contract to SAIC for IT, cybersecurity services SAIC will assist Texas in providing its state agencies with cybersecurity monitoring and management services. Dec 26, 2024 By Keely Quinlan