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Tech leaders from three states are slated to testify before a House subcommittee Thursday about the status of their cybersecurity efforts as well as the currently unfunded grant program. bit.ly/4tMAwXF

Glass, a procurement operation that works with some 120 public agencies, has set up a pilot focused on selling AI tools via a cooperative purchasing marketplace. bit.ly/42QCYBy

Rex Menold’s CSO title is missing the “I” that most of his counterparts across the country have in theirs. That’s due to Michigan’s unique take on the role, which spans both cybersecurity and physical infrastructure. bit.ly/3Pjb4ex

Tigard, Ore., with a population of roughly 58,000, uses a modern budgeting system to streamline and improve the accuracy of its process and to save staff time. In place since late 2025, it also aids in sharing data. bit.ly/4dooNKa

After years of complaints from workers, Minnesota lawmakers have advanced a bill to replace outdated technology without disrupting services. Having cleared the Statehouse, it awaits the governor’s signature. bit.ly/4uBSKwn

“I’m happy to say … I would take any of my IT managers and allow them to go and make a presentation to council on their particular topic or subject matter expertise because they’re ready. After three years of doing this, they are good.” bit.ly/4f1C3pl

The modernized system for rules, regulations and their publication is now live, replacing a 60-year-old manual process that Kansas officials say was not as efficient, transparent or clear. bit.ly/4uCyDOs

California's new chief data officer is a longtime exec at the California Health and Human Services Agency; and, most recently a high-ranking guide at the Department of Health Care Services. bit.ly/4f1BRGD

We checked in with Warren Sponholtz to hear about his approach to leading Florida IT, how he sees his workforce evolving and how he's planning while tech advances faster than ever. bit.ly/4tUtSie

In less than a month, the U.S. will be welcoming the world when the FIFA World Cup comes to North America. The excitement is building, as are the plans to ensure the safety and security of all the teams and global fans — both online and in person. bit.ly/4fBx2nw

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — U.S. lawmakers introduced new legislation supporting digital inclusion, Vermont’s broadband expansion efforts are directly impacting state residents, the FCC has adopted new rules, and more. bit.ly/4fCTFYF

Cybersecurity and technology officials from the state governments of Tennessee, New York and Florida travelled to Washington, D.C., to testify before the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection. bit.ly/4v3KpRN

Suma Nallapati, Denver's CIO, is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read her profile here: bit.ly/4tGMjH6

The Texas Governor’s Office has launched a new AI-integrated website for the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, expanding the state’s effort to centralize information on rules, forms and regulatory requirements for businesses and residents. bit.ly/3RmuzU1

“We’ve sort of moved from data collection — which is where we started out — and now we’re moving into analytic AI, and predictive AI that actually allow us to do analysis on customer behavior, to shape our routes around it.” bit.ly/4dAzbNI

President Donald Trump is poised to issue an executive order aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence cybersecurity and has asked tech industry leaders to join for the event, according to sources. bit.ly/3RFrPRH

Clariti’s new free program, known as the Clariti AI Studio, will offer one-on-one workshops to cities and counties, led by subject matter experts and lasting 45 to 60 minutes. bit.ly/42OwhA4

Ryan Murray, Arizona's CISO, is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read his profile here: bit.ly/4nAPs9O

Three state tech leaders plan to testify before Congress Thursday to discuss cybersecurity as well as the currently unfunded State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, officials have announced. bit.ly/4uojqkh

Glass, a procurement operation that works with some 120 public agencies, has set up a pilot focused on selling AI tools via a cooperative purchasing marketplace. bit.ly/3PFi9G6