New bill would extend FCC's popular Affordable Connectivity Program | StateScoop
Since the ACP began in late 2021, more than 22.5 million households in the U.S. have taken advantage of its $30 monthly discount for internet service.| StateScoop
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Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson testifies on federal broadband funding before the Senate Commerce Committee. (U.S. Senate) | StateScoop
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Since the ACP began in late 2021, more than 22.5 million households in the U.S. have taken advantage of its $30 monthly discount for internet service.| StateScoop
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to a crowd on July 8, 2025 in Florence, South Carolina. (Sean Rayford / Getty Images) | StateScoop
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As Congress weighs revising federal accessibility rules for digital services, a few states are already working on it.| StateScoop
While many industry groups are supporting a bill that would streamline a major broadband program, many too have said they're concerned that satellite services could elbow out terrestrial projects.| StateScoop
Texas' satellite pilot program signals a broader shift in government to support alternatives to traditional broadband.| StateScoop
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry the state's motor vehicle system has seen "significant improvements in performance" following recent fixes.| StateScoop
Recurring IT outages at Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles led Gov. Jeff Landry to declare a state of emergency, accelerating replacement of outdated systems.| StateScoop
Louisiana has selected Champ Titles as its vendor to upgrade the state's failing vehicle registration and driver's licensing system.| StateScoop
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says his state's LA Wallet app can now be used to pass through airports and enter federal courthouses and other federal facilities.| StateScoop
Data from the states' new BEAD proposals shows the total number of eligible locations across country has decreased on average by 14%,| StateScoop
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts found that state broadband polices informed by federal data fall short in their abilities to "target funding, identify existing gaps, and evaluate different approaches to achieving universal access."| StateScoop
Preliminary data shows that SpaceX and other satellite providers could win millions in BEAD project funds in Texas and Tennessee.| StateScoop
SpaceX claimed Virginia purposefully excluded Starlink from competing on equal footing for bids on more than 95% of eligible build locations.| StateScoop
Analysts say each state is interpreting the new BEAD guidance differently, influencing where service providers are bothering to apply.| StateScoop
Maines officials said mapping technology is improving the state's BEAD process and expanding access to digital-skills training.| StateScoop
In the face of looming changes to BEAD, several state broadband chiefs said their offices were slowly moving ahead with the program.| StateScoop
Broadband groups are worried that narrowing the definition of "community anchor institution" will limit access to BEAD funds.| StateScoop
Researchers at New York Law School found that more than half of locations originally eligible to receive federal broadband funding are no longer eligible.| StateScoop
A new law in Washington state creates several new requirements for government offices administering elections, including how they manage their equipment.| StateScoop
The intermittent statewide 911 outage Pennsylvania experienced this month was not caused by a cyberattack, officials said.| StateScoop
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation designed to improve the state's cybersecurity posture. Among the provisions is one that requires all state and local agencies to take annual cyber awareness training.| StateScoop
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program designed to include residents in Los Angeles fire recovery efforts.| StateScoop
California's governor sent inexpensive, prepaid phones to leaders of 100 technology CEOs, Politico reported.| StateScoop
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Arizonans' retirement funds are "not the place for the state to try untested investments."| StateScoop
Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union, says a proposal in New Orleans to expand police use of facial recognition is a major privacy hazard.| StateScoop
Jennifer Phillips, with the Digital Benefits Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation, explains her group's new benefits directory.| StateScoop
Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, says Axon's Draft One tool needs more safeguards.| StateScoop
A new internship program in North Carolina will provide university students a chance to learn cybersecurity skills while working inside the state government.| StateScoop
A new project at Code for America aims to help state and local governments make their documents more accessible in time for a 2026 deadline.| StateScoop
As cybersecurity support from the federal government dwindles, state and local officials are considering their options.| StateScoop
North Dakota's interim chief information security officer, Chris Gergen, has been promoted to fill the role full-time.| StateScoop
Thanks to a brokering service offered by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, government agencies won't have to pay double-charges and other extra fees.| StateScoop
People view a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink internet satellites into space after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 18, 2024 as seen from Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) | StateScoop
People view a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink internet satellites into space after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 18, 2024 as seen from Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) | StateScoop
A map released by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the areas where download speeds fall below FCC standards for fixed broadband. (U.S Department of Commerce / NTIA) | StateScoop
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 28, 2024 in Lompoc, California. (Kirby Lee / Getty Images) | StateScoop
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Satellite internet systems could be a cheaper solution to the digital divide, particularly in rural states, top technology officials said.| StateScoop
CARES Act funding will allow students in two of North Carolina's most rural counties to test out SpaceX's Starlink service.| StateScoop
San Jose, California, has announced it will test AI-powered software with the aim of approving building permits more rapidly.| StateScoop
Elizabeth Dunn, a faculty member at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health, explains why many people don't take hurricane warnings seriously.| StateScoop
Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith, explains why some in Colorado are concerned about the state's AI Act.| StateScoop
Nathan Willigar, who has served as Maine's top cybersecurity official for the past six years, has accepted a role with Microsoft.| StateScoop
Aashish Patel, who’s been serving as the state’s interim chief security officer, has been named to the role for the long term.| StateScoop
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
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New Hampshire’s ‘scramble’ to spend ARPA funding | StateScoop
The FCC published the first major update to its national broadband map, which the NTIA is using to determine states' broadband grants.| StateScoop
Katie Savage speaks at CyberTalks 2022 in Washington. (Pepe Gomez / PixelMe Studio / Scoop News Group) | StateScoop
Katie Savage speaks at CyberTalks 2022 in Washington. (Pepe Gomez / PixelMe Studio / Scoop News Group) | StateScoop
The state’s top technology official says basic verbal communication paired with critical thinking can save state governments time and money.| StateScoop
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson gives his victory speech at the Washington State Democrats Election Night Watch Party at the Seattle Convention Center on Nov. 5, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images) | StateScoop
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is partnering with major tech companies to give students and teachers free access to AI tools.| StateScoop
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom pictured in February 2023. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) | StateScoop
The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe.| StateScoop
The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe.| StateScoop
Ten House Democrats are asking the Commerce Department to provide guidance on using federal broadband funding for things like workforce development, telehealth and cybersecurity.| StateScoop
A "cyber incident" in Maryland has disrupted a service that provides transportation to people with disabilities.| StateScoop
Some of Nevada's websites and phone lines are offline after a security incident.| StateScoop
Recent legislation aims to put tighter controls on where camps can operate and instate new rules about alert technologies.| StateScoop
Waymo has received permission to test eight self-driving vehicles around parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.| StateScoop
South Dakota's IT systems are back online after a data center power outage forced various platforms offline.| StateScoop
Texas is replacing its outdated accounting and financial management technology platforms.| StateScoop
A new NASCIO report says that the discipline of enterprise architecture is essential for state technology leaders seeking to manage complexity.| StateScoop
The Voter Participation Center and the Center for Voter Information are expanding their work in an effort to get more eligible but unregistered Americans at the voting booth.| StateScoop
The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe.| StateScoop
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Nevada Chief Information Officer Timothy Galluzi said the state has recently started using AI to prescreen unemployment claims, burning through its backlog.| StateScoop
A photo of a computer screen on displaying Google Maps July 7, 2025 reveals the Gulf of America, where once there was the Gulf of Mexico. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) | StateScoop
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes looks on during a House Administration Committee hearing in the Longworth House Office Building at the U.S. Capitol on September 11, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Bonnie Cash / Getty Images) | StateScoop
Voters pick a voting booth at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on November 5, 2024. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) | StateScoop
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New York Mayor Eric Adams stands next to an oversized model of a wireless router as he announces a new program to bring Wi-Fi to public housing residents on July 23, 2025. (Office of Eric Adams) | StateScoop
New York Mayor Eric Adams stands next to an oversized model of a wireless router as he announces a new program to bring Wi-Fi to public housing residents on July 23, 2025. (Office of Eric Adams) | StateScoop
