Prioritize equity analysis in agency planning, governor says
An executive order requires California agencies to advance equity in their strategic plans by gathering and analyzing data from historically disadvantaged and underserved communities.
State lays groundwork for cyber ecosystem
South Carolina expects to need 6,000 new cybersecurity workers over the next 10 years.
State takes quantum tech from theory to business
To speed the commercialization of quantum technologies, Massachusetts is investing in research facilities and workforce training.
Building back better with robotics
Southwestern Pennsylvania pulled in a $62.7M federal grant to build a robotics and autonomy cluster.
Dashboard, sensors report real-time data on city flooding
NYC FloodNet sensors deployed across New York City measure the depth of flood water and report real-time data to a map-based dashboard showing flooding over time at each sensor location.
LA schools hit with ransomware attack
Schools in the nation’s second largest school district opened on Tuesday after the attack, but access to email, applications and IT systems has been disrupted.
Getting the word out on election security
Between rigorous testing and certification, risk-limiting audits and assistance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, state and local elections are vastly more secure – even if the public doesn’t know it.
One state maps out its drone-enabled future
The Ohio Department of Transportation is testing its uncrewed traffic management system that would allow drones to operate at low altitudes beyond the operator's line of sight.
Texas launches searchable database of economic development agreements
Designed to improve transparency, the Comptroller’s database allows the public to search for agreements by local government, business entity and agreement type.
3 states get $1M to boost small biz cybersecurity
The Small Business Administration has awarded funding to state-affiliated organizations in Arkansas, Maryland and South Dakota to provide training, counseling, remediation and other tailored cybersecurity services to small businesses.
Researchers to quantify political polarization
The Polarization Research Lab will merge public opinion data from in-depth surveys with elected officials’ rhetoric to help understand both the causes and the effects of mass polarization.
Massachusetts moves to modernize court IT systems
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation to overhaul IT operations and security for the commonwealth’s courts.
25 Emerging Tech Trends Government Leaders Should Watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated artificial intelligence and innovation around how products and services are built.
25 emerging tech trends to watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated AI and innovation around how products and services are built.
Beijing invests in virtual humans
The city government wants to invest nearly $900 million to build a technology, business and governance ecosystem for virtual humans that leverages Web3 technologies.
Emergency alert system vulnerable, FEMA warns
Internet-connected equipment used to send alerts can be vulnerable to unauthorized actors who could issue fake EAS messages.
Averting the next pandemic with real-time health data
The Center for Public Health Data would aggregate federal, state and local health data and make it accessible in real time so it can be used for decision-making as health threats unfold.
The States With the Most UFO Sightings
The lead state has 15,280 reported sightings.
National Computer Forensics Institute up for reauthorization
The proposal would continue NCFI’s services through 2028 for any government employee who could help prevent or investigate cyber crimes.
Where to see UFOs
“California, here we come.”
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