| 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 San Francisco 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 Bill Offers $400M for State, Local Government Cybersecurity
The just-introduced bipartisan bill would send the money to state and local governments through the Department of Homeland Security, which would also create a new federal strategy for cybersecurity. READ MORE Baltimore Mayor Officially Names Todd Carter as IT Director
The new CIO of Baltimore first started working for the city government in May 2019, on the very same day it fell victim to one of the most damaging ransomware attacks ever to hit a local government. READ MORE West Virginia Expands Online Voting as Security Worries Grow
After trying Internet voting for overseas voters, West Virginia is expanding the option to those with physical disabilities. But MIT researchers now say they’ve found worrying flaws in the app the state has been using. READ MORE Oklahoma Governor Announces Jerry Moore as New CIO
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced Jerry Moore, the director of IT applications, as the state's new chief information officer. Moore replaces CIO Bo Reese, who had served in the role since 2014. READ MORE | 