Through the inherent visualization present in geospatial data, the use of GIS in state government decision-making is crucial for better services.

The pandemic, and the need to use digital mapping to respond to it, elevated the role of GIS leaders in state governments.

State GIS leaders need to work together with their federal counterparts in order to advance the national spatial data infrastructure, NSGIC’s president says.

After a pilot testing the technology in 2017, Wyoming lawmakers are joining a growing trend, laying down laws that would allow for device-based identification.

NSGIC President Karen Rogers says GIS is not only essential for user experience, but it pervades nearly all data government touches.

With support from the National Governors Association and Strada Education Network, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs.

The number of municipally run networks has risen, but state lawmakers are also throwing up more roadblocks, according to a new report from BroadbandNow.

After more than a decade in state CIO roles, Robert von Wolffradt heads to a midsize city in central Texas.

Maryland and Wyoming are wrapping up pilot programs exploring digital, mobile driver's licenses and preparing to offer them to the broader public.