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FCC Chair Calls on Congress to Fully Fund ‘Rip and Replace’ Program
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is once again calling on Congress to fully fund the FCC’s Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP), which aims to have communications service providers “rip and replace” untrusted IT equipment from their networks.
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Delaware Expands Data, Reports on Healthcare Cost Website
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has added new data and reports to its CostAware website, which is designed to help state residents understand how their health care dollars are spent by comparing the variation of average costs for different episodes of care and medical services based on actual medical claims in Delaware.
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Report Ties Most CI Vulnerabilities to Same 20 Software Components
More than 80 percent of the most severe tech-related vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure originate from the same 20 software components, a new report out this week from Fortress Information Security finds.
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California DMV Partners With AuthenticID to Boost Digital ID Security
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has partnered with biometric identity company AuthenticID to fortify its mobile driver's license (mDL) program.
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West Virginia State Parks Opens Online Merch Store
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, West Virginia State Parks has opened a new online merchandise store.
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N.C. Awards $800K For Coding, Mobile App Development
Eighteen school districts across the state of North Carolina will receive a total of $800,000 in grant funding to help students develop computer science skills through coding and app development.
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USC Selects Latest Cohort of Edtech Accelerator
University of Southern California’s (USC) Rossier School of Education announced the seventh cohort if its Education Technology Accelerator, which helps edtech entrepreneurs improve their solutions, accelerate growth, and increase impact.
Join state CIOs and industry experts for discussions on the pressing issues facing state and local government IT teams during the next installment of MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision series.
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Virginia Dept. of Education Launches Early Childhood Portal
The Virginia Department of Education has launched a new online portal to help families access quality and safety information for more than 3,000 publicly-funded early childhood care sites across Virginia.
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CTDOT Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Ride’ Program
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) launched its new Tap & Ride pilot program, allowing passengers to pay their bus fare by tapping their Visa or Mastercard debit or credit cards, and by using their mobile wallet.
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New Jersey Task Force Publishes First AI Road Map
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds the power to boost economies, enhance equity, transform government services, and empower workers, according to the debut report from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
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National Capital Region Security Cameras Get AI Upgrade
The skies around Washington, D.C., are getting a tech upgrade. The National Capital Region’s (NCR) post-9/11 air defense system is getting an artificial intelligence (AI) boost, as cameras and lasers that monitor the skies for threats have been upgraded.
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More North Carolinians Gain Internet Access Through new Partnership
A new collaboration between the North Carolina Department of IT’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity and NC 211 is helping more residents connect to the internet and access digital inclusion services, advancing Gov. Roy Cooper’s ongoing efforts to close the digital divide across the state.
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St. Louis Police Dept. Launches Real-Time Crime Map
A new online crime mapping tool launched by the St. Louis, Mo., Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) aims to help the city’s residents stay informed and increase transparency around crime prevention.
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Texas EO Aims to Protect Infrastructure From Chinese Cyberattacks
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new Executive Order (EO) on Nov. 20 that aims to protect the state’s critical infrastructure from potential cyberattacks directed by the Chinese government.
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Oregon Bringing Broadband to 10,000 Unserved Locations
The Oregon Broadband Office, through its Broadband Deployment Program, has announced it will award $133 million to support the construction and deployment of high-speed, reliable wired broadband internet service at more than 10,000 unserved locations in the state.
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Los Angeles Building Department Overhauls Permitting System
The city of Los Angeles is partnering with Clariti and Unisys to overhaul the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety’s (LADBS) permitting system and implement a new solution.
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Hawaii Lands $72M Grant to Expand Broadband
Hawaii has received a $72 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP).
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Detroit Becomes Largest US City to Accept Cryptocurrency
The city of Detroit announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and other city fees, making it the largest U.S. city to do so. The city also said it’s making a significant push to welcome blockchain entrepreneurs into the city.
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San Francisco Lands $130M to Upgrade Public Transit Technology
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has been awarded a $130 million state grant to modernize the city’s Muni’s train control system and make the Muni metro more efficient and reliable.
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House Bill Looks to Expand CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program
Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced a new bipartisan bill on Thursday that aims to improve and expand the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program.
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NYC Turns to Drones as ‘First Responders’ to Improve Public Safety
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) will begin using drones as a stand in first responder to improve both public safety and the safety of human first responders.