The Delaware Department of Justice’s (DoJ) Consumer Protection Unit has launched a new personal data privacy portal as a navigational tool for parents, consumers, and businesses that handle Delawareans’ personal data to help prepare for the upcoming implementation of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), which goes into effect in January 2025. 

Beginning this summer, the University of Colorado has rolled out a new employee self-service (ESS) tool that allows employees using Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), FMLA, and Parental Leave to apply for and manage their leave more easily.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) publicly disclosed that it experienced a cyberattack in February of this year.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has tapped Christine Sakuda to serve as the state’s new chief information officer (CIO) overseeing the Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), effective Aug. 5.

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has opened the application period for the new Digital Connectivity Technology Program, which will distribute laptops to community institutions to help connect Pennsylvanians who lack digital technology.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new guide on July 5 that aims to enhance the security of election infrastructure by providing a thorough overview of operational security (OPSEC) for election officials.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a final rule that, if adopted, would allow schools and libraries to use funding from the E-Rate program for off-premises use of WiFi hotspots.

The Commerce Department’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a new National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to connect more Americans with resources to spur innovation and entrepreneurship.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced nearly $10 million in funding last week to foster diversity and inclusion within the AI research community.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has launched a new working group to study and offer recommendations for the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) within Arkansas state government.