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States are moving on accessibility but struggling, say digital officers

The Department of Justice's push for more accessible websites and apps has accelerated work in states and local governments, but a majority reported that they don't have the resources or staff needed to remediate everything by next April's deadline.

California names former 18F official as chief technology officer

Ayushi Roy, who served the GSA's former digital services agency, was selected to replace Jonathan Porat, who announced his resignation in April.

Virginia launches statewide emergency readiness framework

A new framework is designed to improve emergency communications and interoperability while strengthening digital infrastructure and digital security across the commonwealth.

Oregon’s new privacy chief says it’s ‘Groundhog Day’ after time in Nevada

Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering said there are numerous similarities between the technology challenges faced by the two state governments he's served.

Lawsuit challenges expanded federal access to TANF recipient data

Federal agencies are increasingly seeking access to state-held eligibility and recipient data. Some say its deterring eligible recipients from applying for benefits.

How state and local governments can build an AI-ready workforce

Learn how state and local agencies can close skills gaps, strengthen AI governance and build a future-ready workforce through smarter learning and development.

Flock backlash could reshape local ALPR use, but company says change is up to police, lawmakers

Campaigns against Flock's license plate readers are forcing changes on the industry, but the company still claims police have a role to play.

Each California agency will get an AI cybersecurity officer

California's governor directed state agencies to form new positions and a new organization designed to rally defenses against AI-fueled attacks against critical services.

ACF awards $6M for testing predictive analytics in 10 child welfare jurisdictions

New federal funding will aid child welfare agencies in testing out predictive analytics tools.

Pennsylvania boosted budget for cybersecurity, digital services

New cybersecurity and digital services funding builds on the Shapiro administration's agenda of improving how citizens interact with government.

New York tech office signs agreement with IBM for AI, cloud services

A recent agreement between IBM and New York state's tech office is expected to save taxpayers $6 million over the next three years.