| TOP STORIES Uncertain Times Fueling a Shift in State Broadband Efforts
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has inspired the birth of new state broadband programs, but it has also raised questions about funding and the longer term future for other programs aimed at bolstering connectivity. READ MORE Crises Present Opportunities to Modernize State Government
Just a few years ago, the business processes of the Texas Department of Insurance were slow and outdated, but a response to Hurricane Harvey moved the agency forward and prepared it for COVID-19. READ MORE Austin, Texas, Hires New Chief Information Security Officer
City leadership has chosen Shirley Erp as the new chief information security officer. Erp brings a lengthy career in cybersecurity to the Texas city. She begins the position June 1. READ MORE Rhode Island Gov.: Tracing App to Balance Efficacy, Privacy
During a Washington Post Live discussion May 13, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo explained her state's plan to use contact tracing as an important aspect of their ambitious plans to reopen. READ MORE Jeanne Holm Tapped to Shepherd Los Angeles Data Efforts
Holm, a senior technology adviser to Mayor Eric Garcetti, was selected as the city’s new chief data officer. She also served as deputy chief information officer and assistant general manager of the Information Technology Agency. READ MORE Audit: Oregon State Police Lack ‘Basic Cybersecurity Safeguards’
According to a recent audit by the Oregon Secretary of State's office, the police agency has no comprehensive system for risk assessment and management, and falls short of basic cybersecurity procedures. READ MORE Today’s Cybersecurity Checklist Priorities (Contributed)
States and localities face multiple challenges when it comes to data protection. Having the right tools and services in place can make a crucial difference in today’s tough cybersecurity environment. READ MORE Risks Overshadow Benefits with Online Voting, Experts Warn
As governments struggle to adapt to the election challenges surrounding COVID-19, a number of states have launched Internet voting pilots. But many experts argue that these programs could easily be co-opted by malicious actors. READ MORE | 
