Creating governance councils and setting clear usage guidelines are AI best practices (used by many states, though not all) recommended by a report from the UC Berkeley…
The civic tech nonprofit Code for America is hosting its annual summit, in Chicago, this week. Amanda Renteria, the group’s chief executive, said the event is “one…
The seal of the Department of Justice is seen before Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted a news conference at the Department of Justice about the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts on April 7, 2026. (Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
The Department of Justice is demanding access to sensitive state voter data. There are compelling reasons for states to safeguard that data, like preserving the integrity of…
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) delivers remarks at her election night watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Nov. 4, 2025 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / Getty Images)
A new budget website published by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill aims to make clear how the state is spending taxpayer funds, even to those who aren't…
Jonathan Porat, California's chief technology officer, has stepped down, following the resignation in March of state Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins.
Between aging infrastructure, AI-powered attacks and flagging budgets, state cybersecurity officials have reported they are becoming less confident in their ability to protect government's data stores.
Zachary Boyd, director of the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, said successful AI policy will come from a recognition that no single party has all the…