A roundup of some of the myriad topics discussed at the 2026 Annual Conference of the National Association of State CIOs in San Diego, from Congress all the way down to the county elections office.
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The National Association of State CIOs acknowledged states for using AI, cybersecurity, data and digital services to tackle some of their biggest tech challenges. -
Connecticut CIO Mark Raymond, speaking at NASCIO’s Annual Conference, said a federal Medicaid deadline pushed the state to complete a technology procurement that normally would have taken 18 months in just 10 weeks. -
Maryland’s Launchpad helps agencies through the discovery and user research phases of IT planning, while helping the state move to a more measurable, iterative process. -
Whatcom County, Wash., is partnering with AidKit to run and manage a new childcare subsidy to support working families. It will build on an existing program to reach more people in need.
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AI. Cooperative contracts. Federal requirements. Public agencies can’t buy tech the same way anymore, so as the process becomes more complex, government must rethink how it brings new tools to the table. -
Artificial intelligence tends to evoke either excitement or fear from policymakers and frontline staff. Leaders have to approach people from both camps in different ways. -
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At the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver this week, college and university risk managers led a session on the importance of sharing risk management practices across departments. -
Amid growing scrutiny of ed tech, a webinar this week asked education leaders to consider how AI and other digital tools can remove barriers to course content and help teachers accomplish instructional goals. -
The facility, from Roadrunner Venture Studios, is housed in a 35,000-square-foot warehouse. The state’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of its $450 million push to build a quantum industry. -
The New York City Police Department is examining its use of the nationwide license plate reader network, which uses AI. The agency does not have a contract with the company.
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SponsoredWith the first ADA Title II deadline set for April 2027, local governments are choosing what comes after the legacy CMS. CivSites builds in accessibility from the start and gives small teams a website they can run without a developer.
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The most recent results of the annual indoor air quality survey from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services found many schools have not certified compliance with required indoor air quality inspections. -
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar says he wants to boost officer pay and recruitment, expand the use of technology and develop a new strategic plan for the Honolulu Police Department’s future. -
The 28-page report comes amid a fierce debate over police use of surveillance cameras — a conversation that intensified after a July shooting at Seattle Center killed three people and injured four others. -
At this week’s National Association of State Chief Information Officers conference in San Diego, GT caught up with Reynolds to learn about what he brings to his position as CIO and what lies ahead. -
After a yearlong Los Angeles County pilot reported improvements in confidence and preparedness for educators teaching computer science, the nonprofit behind the program secured additional Google.org funding to expand. -
The National Association of State CIOs recognized four public-sector tech leaders for their work in cybersecurity, digital identity, privacy, AI and enterprise modernization.
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