| TOP STORIES How to Get and Keep Next-Generation IT Talent in Government
To cultivate a technology workforce that can lead an organization into the future, state and local government must emphasize its mission-driven work, invest in training and take a cue from industry on work environment. READ MORE San Francisco Formally Names Jason Lally as Chief Data Officer
The new CDO has been with the city and county government for the better part of a decade, and has been in charge of data operations since his predecessor stepped down over a year ago. READ MORE AR, Other Technology Tapped for Expansion by US Ignite
US Ignite, which is a smart city advisory group for local governments, has picked four projects to receive funding as part of the Replicating Success initiative by that group and the National Science Foundation. READ MORE What’s New in Civic Tech: How 7 Cities Plan to Fail Forward
Plus, a tracker follows the progress being made with affordable housing in Atlanta, a New York City plan takes aim at the digital divide, Missouri lawmakers consider a bill that would add a CDO, and more. READ MORE Data Suggests Many Counties Lag on Website Encryption
A study from cybersecurity firm McAfee of county websites in 13 states found that smaller jurisdictions were generally less likely to encrypt their websites — a standard security measure — than larger ones. READ MORE | 
