After six years of working for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the state’s chief information officer says he’s had the opportunity to learn more about the vice presidential…
Flanked by labor union leaders, Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to union workers during a campaign event on September 2, 2024 at Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)
Two leading public safety groups urged the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates to provide federal support for a "critical" nationwide 911 upgrade.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a visit by President Biden to the the Cummins Power Generation facility in Fridley, Minnesota, on April 3. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
Gov. Tim Walz said he's following a third-party review that recommended abandoning the costly and troubled MNLARS system for a prepackaged software solution.
Tarek Tomes, the former CIO of St. Paul, will take over the state's IT leadership as it seeks to get a problem-addled vehicle registration system under control.
A report from the legislative auditor's office blames the struggling $100 million system on an amorphous band of public safety and IT department leaders.
Gov. Tim Walz asked lawmakers for more money for the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System, which has already const the state more than $100 million.