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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 Jeff Landry to declare a state of emergency, accelerating replacement of outdated systems.| StateScoop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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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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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
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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
Bloomberg's City Data Alliance now includes 80 cities from 12 countries.| StateScoop
Utah's new Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy aims to help businesses overcome regulatory snags, while protecting the public from potential harms.| StateScoop
South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey speaks during a roundtable discussion on the “Take It Down Act” in the Mike Mansfield Room at the U.S. Capitol on March 3, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images) | StateScoop
North Carolina CIO Teena Piccione and state CISO Bernice Russell-Bond detail the state's upcoming cyber internship program.| StateScoop
More than 200 state and local governments have signed up to Civic Match, a new service matching outgoing federal workers with new roles.| StateScoop
A panel of experts told the House Committee on Homeland Security that more early education will help drive students toward careers in cybersecurity.| StateScoop
New legislation in California would prohibit employers from using automated decision-making systems in personnel management tasks.| StateScoop
Pennsylvania officials announced PA Navigate, a new website that connects residents to agencies and community groups for access to resources.| StateScoop
Officials said new accessibility features and a common look and feel across agency websites will make it easier to access content and do business with the state.| StateScoop
Pennsylvania purchased 50 enterprise ChatGPT licenses for employees of its administration department as officials plan a wider rollout of generative AI inside the state government.| StateScoop
Schools, jobs, taxes, tuition and health are the top reasons people are texting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.| StateScoop
Pennsylvania officials said they've reduced the time it takes to hire new employees to an average of 54 days.| StateScoop
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order laying the groundwork for state agencies to begin using generative artificial intelligence.| StateScoop
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivers remarks to staff at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters on January 28, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool / Getty Images) | StateScoop
Mississippi incumbent Republican Gov. Tate Reeves speaks to supporters during an election night watch party at The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center on Nov. 7, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) | StateScoop
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The policy comes with a list of do's and do nots for New Jersey state employees to consider when using generative AI.| 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