Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey participates in the homecoming ceremonies at halftime of the game between South Alabama Jaguars and Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Stew Milne / Getty Images)
Since becoming Minnesota's top technology official in 2019, Tarek Tomes has led initiatives on cyber, IT modernization and digital services, always in support of Gov. Tim Walz's…
As lawmakers weigh reauthorization of FirstNet, issues have arisen over the public safety network's oversight and whether its funds can be spent on new technologies.
Melissa Maynard, project director at the Pew Charitable Trusts, explains why states, when faced with budget constraints and federal pressure, are updating their processes and technologies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill named a new tech chief and announced her state will join those housing web portals collecting information on potential infractions by federal…
A police officer interacts with the first “AI traffic police robot” in Anhui Province in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on Jan. 8, 2026. (CFOTO / Future Publishing via Getty Images)
The Evidence for Justice Lab has launched new interactive tool aimed at bringing transparency to how AI is being used across the criminal justice system.
Officials and public safety firms told Congress that FirstNet could use some improvements, including stronger oversight or the introduction of additional service providers.