Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes issued a call on Aug. 12 for $13.5 million of new cybersecurity funding to help modernize and protect the state’s election infrastructure following a recent attempted cyberattack on his office’s candidate portal.
Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has published its new Information Technology Master Plan that charts a course for modernizing how the state operates, builds, and delivers IT services.
New York City has launched its first-ever Information Technology (IT) Management Academy to help upskill city tech leaders.
The University of Maryland (UMD) said it plans to use a recent $2.85 million gift from tech entrepreneur and UMD alumnus Brendan Iribe to launch the University of Maryland Computing Catalyst, a new initiative designed to expand opportunities in computing for both university students and K–12 learners.
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will participate in the College Board’s AP Career Kickstart courses, launching an AP Cybersecurity and AP Networking pilot in three Mississippi high schools this fall.
School districts throughout Ohio need to meet new cybersecurity requirements for the upcoming school year that cover responses to cyber incidents and ransom demands from attackers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with several tech-sector giants to give students and teachers in the state’s high schools and colleges access to artificial intelligence tools and training.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is calling on state lawmakers to attend a special legislative session next week to reevaluate the implementation of artificial intelligence regulations he signed into law last year.
Artificial intelligence-powered cameras will help educate citizens in Tacoma, Wash., on recycling practices and reduce contamination, the city recently announced.
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) announced a new program on Aug. 6 designed to help residents connect to broadband service when installation costs exceed standard rates.
