Joshua Spence (Joshua Spence) Former West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence lands at Alpha Technologies Former West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence has taken a job with a small managed service provider turning to the state and local market. Aug 22, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) West Virginia launches national service for vehicle title transfers West Virginia launched a first-of-its-kind online service, hoping to attract business from fleet operators and insurance carriers nationwide. Aug 14, 2023 By Colin Wood
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (Jim Justice) West Virginia’s critical infrastructure cyber center may get $45M boost West Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would give Marshall University $45 million to augment its cybersecurity program. Aug 8, 2023 By Colin Wood
Joshua Spence (Joshua Spence) West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence to step down West Virginia Chief Information Officer Joshua Spence will step down to be replaced by Heather Abbott, a longtime IT official with the state. Jul 19, 2023 By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast Cloud conversation turns to maturity in Arizona On the Priorities podcast, Arizona CIO J.R. Sloan says the state is now far enough along to talk about maturing its cloud approach. Jul 6, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
West Virginia CIO Joshua Spence, Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and Texas Department of Information Resources Deputy Executive Director Steve Pier speak Tuesday, May 2 at the NASCIO midyear conference in Oxon Hill, Md. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) Talking to legislators more often helps a lot, state CIOs say Explaining the impact and importance of technology to state lawmakers goes a long way toward achieving IT goals, speakers at NASCIO said. May 3, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
(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