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DHS Flags AI, China Risks in Two-Year Infrastructure Security Plan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released guidance on Thursday aimed at helping Federal agencies, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and other government and private sector stakeholders with their critical infrastructure security and resilience efforts.
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N.J. Using new Website to Track Federally Funded Investments
New Jersey has launched a new interactive website that aims to give the public insight into how the state is spending money received from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding approved by Congress in 2021, along with state matching funds.
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Frederick County, Md., Appoints new Chief Information Officer
Frederick County, Md., Executive Jessica Fitzwater has appointed Ty Howard as chief information officer (CIO) and director of the Division of Interagency Information Technologies effective July 15.
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Oregon Signs up for IRS Direct File 2025 Program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcedthat the state of Oregon is the first to join up for the IRS Direct File program – which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the IRS online – for the 2025 tax filing season.
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Northern Arizona University Sets AI Guidance for K-12 Educators
Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy (AIEE) has released a new guide to help teachers and administrators integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into the classroom environment.
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New Hampshire Opens Free AI Pilot for Educators and Students
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has signed a contract with Khan Academy to offer an artificial intelligence platform pilot for educators and students in grades 5-12 statewide.
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CISA Updates SAFECOM Emergency Communications Guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), has released updated SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency Communications Grants (SAFECOM Guidance), which is focused on assisting state and local governments in accessing funding for emergency communications.
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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Connecticut Opens Cyber Grants Application Window
Connecticut has opened the application window for the first round of the state’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
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San Francisco Touts Success of New Public Safety Camera Tech
San Francisco city leaders are touting successes seen from recently installed automated license plate reader cameras, noting that the cameras have led to arrests for crimes including organized retail theft, carjacking, robbery, and sexual assault.
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Chicago Expands Free WiFi Access to City Parks and Schools
Chicago is expanding Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Chicago Connected program and the Chicago Park District’s Citywide Broadband and Digital Equity Initiative to increase access to free WiFi service across the city.
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Oregon College Savings Plan Rolls out Accessibility Website
The Oregon College Savings Plan (OCSP), a program of the Oregon State Treasury, has rolled out a newly redesigned website as part of OCSP’s ongoing efforts to promote financial empowerment and improve accessibility.
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Connecticut Launches Maker/Creator Website
Connecticut has launched CTMakeItHere.com, which will serve as the hub for the next phase of the state’s “Make It Here” campaign.
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CISA Offers Guide for Election Security Comms Best Practices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new guide for state, local, Tribal, and territorial election officials that provides a framework and practical tools for developing and implementing a year-round communications plan for election security.
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N.H. Dept. of Education Rolls out Financial Search Engine
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has rolled out iFinance, a new search engine that displays financial documents for all New Hampshire school districts.
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N.C. Funds Public Schools to Advance Digital-Age Teaching and Learning
The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved 11 grant proposals for 10 public school units that will fund effective digital learning practices in the state’s K-12 public schools.
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UMKC is the First University to Partner With U.S. Cyber Command
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the United States Cyber Command.
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Maine High School Uses VR to Enhance Cultural Learning
A public high school in Maine is using virtual reality (VR) to enhance cultural learning in foreign language courses.
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NYC Offers Interactive Abolitionist History Audio Tour
Ahead of this year’s Juneteenth holiday on June 19, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of an interactive audio tour that explores the city’s abolitionist history.
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NIST to Deliver Identity Proofing Guidelines for Public Benefits Programs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Monday launched a collaborative project to adapt NIST’s digital identity guidelines to support public benefits programs, such as those designed to help beneficiaries pay for food, housing, medical, and other basic living expenses.
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Sen. Hickenlooper: GenAI Can ‘Dramatically’ Improve Legislation
Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., said today that artificial intelligence (AI) will be beneficial to Congress by helping lawmakers write clearer legislation.
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New York State Launches New Mobile ID
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched the New York Mobile ID, a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit, or ID on a smartphone.