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.  

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently announced a $2.69 million Federal grant to upgrade the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) vehicle crash data collection systems.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dedicated over $313 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed networks in 18 states.  

Connecticut has made significant progress toward its broadband goals, with access to gigabit-speed internet rising from 38 percent of locations in 2022 to nearly 87 percent by the end of 2024, a new report shows. 

The city of Bloomington, Ind., has launched a new fiber map and is marking significant progress towards its goal of digital equity.

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.

Fairfax County, Va., officials have launched a new dashboard designed to help residents better understand safety, security, and justice within the county.

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

The Florida Department of Education is currently developing a new Safety and Threat Management Portal (STMP) which aims to help schools curb school violence and identify and address threats proactively.

The Rhode Island Department of Education has partnered with Khan Academy to offer a no-cost opportunity to all local education agencies (LEAs) across Rhode Island to help support students preparing for the SATs and, more broadly, help students prepare for their future careers through the integration of Khan Academy Districts and Khanmigo tools.