| TOP STORIES Bipartisan House Bill Proposes $50M for Election Security
As localities prepare for the U.S. presidential election, a new bill from the House suggests giving state and local governments a helping hand when it comes to assuring election security. READ MORE Should State IT Agencies Be Recruiting More Remote Workers?
Remote government work can have many benefits, as the last several months have shown. But whether state IT agencies should recruit more remote workers, regardless of where they live, remains an open question. READ MORE Nevada Names Cybersecurity Professional to Lead State IT
The newly named CIO spent years in the private sector under various information security management roles, and will take over IT operations at a time when the state is looking to secure its posture against cyberthreats. READ MORE IBM: Government Data Breaches Becoming Less Costly
There's a lot to be worried about in government cybersecurity, but according to IBM, the buildout of modern security infrastructure, more solid planning and thorough testing has started to pay off. READ MORE California Gov. Signs Order to Spur Broadband Improvements
The newly signed executive order directs several agencies to “regularly convene private-sector companies in an effort to understand and predict current and future demand for broadband." READ MORE House Bill Could Mean Billions for State, Local IT
Newly introduced federal legislation could create billions of dollars in funding to help state and local governments modernize outdated legacy systems and create more resilient cybersecurity protocols. READ MORE | 