(Getty Images) Federal cyber grant funding for locals won’t last forever, state officials know State cybersecurity officials said there's a ticking clock to get local governments' cyber programs matured up before federal funding stops. Mar 2, 2023 By Colin Wood
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (Jim Justice) West Virginia to offer ‘groundbreaking’ digital clearinghouse for vehicle titles West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said the state's upcoming digital service will be the first of its kind to be offered by any state. Feb 21, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Four states to expand broadband with pandemic relief infrastructure fund Louisiana, New Hampshire, Virginia and West Virginia are the first four states tapping the American Rescue Plan to expand internet service. Jun 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) West Virginia ‘one-stop shop’ helps communities follow ARPA rules As local governments receive federal relief funding, the state is offering software that helps them meet spending and reporting rules. Feb 7, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Ransomware attack on HR services provider affects state and local governments A ransomware attack against Ultimate Kronos Group has interrupted payroll and time sheet services in many organizations. Dec 15, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) West Virginia’s online business portal hits 1 million transactions About 99% of the state's business filings are now conducted online, said Secretary of State Mac Warner, whose office runs the portal. Aug 19, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
Joshua Spence (Scoop News Group) West Virginia’s CIO explains his new enterprise authority Joshua Spence, who recently gained authority to oversee technology projects across the state government, said its enabling the "true value" of IT. Jul 13, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Sean Gallup / Getty Images State officials say they’re expanding broadband ‘quicker, better and faster’ than feds A panel of state broadband officials and legislators said they want more clarity from the federal government when it comes to broadband expansion. Jun 25, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence (Scoop News Group) West Virginia’s CTO gets new title, more authority A new piece of legislation gives state IT chief Joshua Spence a CIO title and greater authority to manage information technology across state agencies. Jun 2, 2021 By Colin Wood
West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence (Scoop News Group) West Virginia launches new IT risk and compliance platform West Virginia announced it will use tools from the Canadian software firm Galvanize to automate processes around IT risk management and compliance. Feb 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston