Procurement processes are clunky in many states. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has some suggestions.| StateScoop
A proposed 10-year ban on states enforcing their AI laws, championed primarily by Sen. Ted Cruz, lost virtually all support before a vote. The development is being celebrated by states and numerous advocacy groups.| StateScoop
Jennifer Hickerson, with Baker Tilly, joins the podcast to share how changes to BEAD rules are influencing the broadband landscape.| StateScoop
The StateScoop team breaks down what the recent cancellation of the Digital Equity Act will mean for states and also why food banks need good data.| StateScoop
The Maryland Benefits One Application aims to streamline state benefits access for state residents.| StateScoop
Nevada's technology office has a new name, raising several questions, chief among them: Why?| StateScoop
Folsom, California, launched a video of Bigfoot giving a guided tour of the city, part of the city's campaign to attract tourists.| StateScoop
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new project that requires all state agencies to identify ways to improve their performance.| StateScoop
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is asking state lawmakers for $10 million, plus $3.5 million in ongoing funding to secure his state's elections infrastructure.| StateScoop
A new NASCIO report says that the discipline of enterprise architecture is essential for state technology leaders seeking to manage complexity.| StateScoop
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Sophia Fox-Sowell reports on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and government regulation for StateScoop. She was previously a multimedia producer for CNET, where her coverage focused on private sector innovation in food production, climate change and space through podcasts and video content. She earned her bachelor’s in anthropology at Wagner College and master’s in media innovation from Northeastern University.| StateScoop
Colin Wood is the editor in chief of StateScoop and EdScoop. He’s reported on government information technology policy for more than a decade, on topics including cybersecurity, IT governance and public safety.| StateScoop