The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) said today that it plans to award approximately $210 million in additional funding to six designated Tech Hubs, bringing the total funding for Tech Hubs implementation to over $714 million across 18 hubs in 21 states.

Following the retirement of its CIO Barry Brummund, the University of Arizona has tapped Elliott Cheu as the university’s interim chief information officer.

Dan Cronin, the former vice president of engineering for hotel chain Marriott International, has been appointed as the new chief information officer (CIO) of Oklahoma.  

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) introduced a new service catalog just before the holiday break that aims to make it easier for customers to access the solutions they need in the new year.

In a move to expand digital access and equity, the city of Homestead, Fla., has launched a “WiFi in the Parks” initiative.

The Department of Commerce and its Natcast nonprofit have designated Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park as the third location in the U.S. for establishment of a CHIPS for America research and development center. 

Six new universities and colleges are joining the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program that aims to boost the intel workforce and recruit future intelligence professionals.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County has expanded its electronic services to Family Law, Probate, and Mental Health appeals.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced that Tracy Barnes will step down as the state’s chief information officer effective Jan. 10.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has launched a new website for her administration, intended to streamline public access to information from the Governor’s Office and highlight her administration’s key priorities and achievements.