The coding competition brought together teams of government, higher ed and the private sector to develop apps that combat the opioid crisis with analytics and open data.
State and local government organizations and education institutions were recognized for the kind of good work the state's secretary of technology says is becoming increasingly common.
The governor has created a new coalition charged with writing policies and providing feedback on emerging smart city issues, while convening the broader community.
As leadership of the National Governors Association changes hands, state leaders pledge commitment to bolstering cybersecurity defenses in their states.