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.

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 National Science Foundation has awarded new CyberCorps Scholarships for Service (SFS) totaling nearly $15 million to four public universities with the aim of boosting the cybersecurity workforces at Federal, state, local, and Tribal government organizations.