StateScoop
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StateScoop reports on news and events impacting tech decisions in state and local government. linkin.bio/statescoop
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by @newamerica.org's Lilian Coral and @northeasternu.bsky.social's Neil Kleiman to discuss their recent expansive report on AI in state and local government.
Learn more in the full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/new-am...
Learn more in the full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/new-am...
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by @newamerica.org's Lilian Coral and @northeasternu.bsky.social's Neil Kleiman to discuss their recent expansive report on AI in state and local government.
Learn more in the full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/new-am...
Learn more in the full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/new-am...
A group of secretaries of state said the Department of Homeland Security is planning changes to a federal IT system that threaten to expose personal data to cyberattacks and misuse. 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/dhs-save-ele...
#DHS #Noem #Vote
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/dhs-save-ele...
#DHS #Noem #Vote
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A group of secretaries of state said the Department of Homeland Security is planning changes to a federal IT system that threaten to expose personal data to cyberattacks and misuse. 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/dhs-save-ele...
#DHS #Noem #Vote
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/dhs-save-ele...
#DHS #Noem #Vote
Here’s what you may have missed last week with our headlines in state & local #GovTech.
From NY to OK and all state and local governments in between, we’re tracking critical issues across the country.
✅ Catch up on the full stories at statescoop.com
From NY to OK and all state and local governments in between, we’re tracking critical issues across the country.
✅ Catch up on the full stories at statescoop.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Here’s what you may have missed last week with our headlines in state & local #GovTech.
From NY to OK and all state and local governments in between, we’re tracking critical issues across the country.
✅ Catch up on the full stories at statescoop.com
From NY to OK and all state and local governments in between, we’re tracking critical issues across the country.
✅ Catch up on the full stories at statescoop.com
The Kansas Attorney General's website briefly hosted ads for "AI-generated adult images & videos” that are “ultra-realistic, fully customizable.” 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/kansas-ag-we...
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/kansas-ag-we...
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Kansas Attorney General's website briefly hosted ads for "AI-generated adult images & videos” that are “ultra-realistic, fully customizable.” 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/kansas-ag-we...
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/kansas-ag-we...
Two years ago, City of San José began an AI training program for its employees with San José State University State. Where are they today on implementing AI?
Hear from the city's CIO Khaled Tawfik. 🖥️✨
👉 Watch the full session: youtu.be/hm1NCeDTPfw
#AI #California #SanJose #AITalks
Hear from the city's CIO Khaled Tawfik. 🖥️✨
👉 Watch the full session: youtu.be/hm1NCeDTPfw
#AI #California #SanJose #AITalks
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Two years ago, City of San José began an AI training program for its employees with San José State University State. Where are they today on implementing AI?
Hear from the city's CIO Khaled Tawfik. 🖥️✨
👉 Watch the full session: youtu.be/hm1NCeDTPfw
#AI #California #SanJose #AITalks
Hear from the city's CIO Khaled Tawfik. 🖥️✨
👉 Watch the full session: youtu.be/hm1NCeDTPfw
#AI #California #SanJose #AITalks
New York City's police department's drone flights rose 3,200% since 2022 with little public oversight. 👀
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/report-nypd-...
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/report-nypd-...
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New York City's police department's drone flights rose 3,200% since 2022 with little public oversight. 👀
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/report-nypd-...
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/report-nypd-...
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Washington State Technology's Nicholas Stowe and Wendy Wickstrom to discuss their @nascio.bsky.social award-winning procurement and innovation program that unifies 100 federated agencies in the state.
Full episode 🎧➡️ statescoop.com/radio/inside...
Full episode 🎧➡️ statescoop.com/radio/inside...
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Washington State Technology's Nicholas Stowe and Wendy Wickstrom to discuss their @nascio.bsky.social award-winning procurement and innovation program that unifies 100 federated agencies in the state.
Full episode 🎧➡️ statescoop.com/radio/inside...
Full episode 🎧➡️ statescoop.com/radio/inside...
To support everything from water treatment plants to public safety networks, the House reauthorized a state & local cyber grant program. 🔒
This comes after Trump has made significant cuts to federal support for state & local cybersecurity. 👀
📰➡️ statescoop.com/slcgp-house-...
This comes after Trump has made significant cuts to federal support for state & local cybersecurity. 👀
📰➡️ statescoop.com/slcgp-house-...
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
To support everything from water treatment plants to public safety networks, the House reauthorized a state & local cyber grant program. 🔒
This comes after Trump has made significant cuts to federal support for state & local cybersecurity. 👀
📰➡️ statescoop.com/slcgp-house-...
This comes after Trump has made significant cuts to federal support for state & local cybersecurity. 👀
📰➡️ statescoop.com/slcgp-house-...
A coalition of ten Secretaries of State is pressing the DOJ for clarity on its handling of state voter data 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/secretaries-...
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/secretaries-...
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A coalition of ten Secretaries of State is pressing the DOJ for clarity on its handling of state voter data 👀
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/secretaries-...
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/secretaries-...
So who's flying all the drones that we're seeing ? 👀
Well, Michigan wants answers, quickly. A state representative introduced a bill to maintain a state drone registry bypassing FAA's to get info to local law enforcement immediately. 🚁
📰➡️ statescoop.com/michigan-bil...
Well, Michigan wants answers, quickly. A state representative introduced a bill to maintain a state drone registry bypassing FAA's to get info to local law enforcement immediately. 🚁
📰➡️ statescoop.com/michigan-bil...
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So who's flying all the drones that we're seeing ? 👀
Well, Michigan wants answers, quickly. A state representative introduced a bill to maintain a state drone registry bypassing FAA's to get info to local law enforcement immediately. 🚁
📰➡️ statescoop.com/michigan-bil...
Well, Michigan wants answers, quickly. A state representative introduced a bill to maintain a state drone registry bypassing FAA's to get info to local law enforcement immediately. 🚁
📰➡️ statescoop.com/michigan-bil...
Hear from New York State's CIO Dru Rai as he outlines the over 30 use cases his office has identified for AI.
Learn more about how New York is ushering AI into its state services 🖥️✨
👉Full session: youtu.be/si3n5Z6nPP4
#NewYork #AI #CIO #ThoughtLeadership
Learn more about how New York is ushering AI into its state services 🖥️✨
👉Full session: youtu.be/si3n5Z6nPP4
#NewYork #AI #CIO #ThoughtLeadership
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hear from New York State's CIO Dru Rai as he outlines the over 30 use cases his office has identified for AI.
Learn more about how New York is ushering AI into its state services 🖥️✨
👉Full session: youtu.be/si3n5Z6nPP4
#NewYork #AI #CIO #ThoughtLeadership
Learn more about how New York is ushering AI into its state services 🖥️✨
👉Full session: youtu.be/si3n5Z6nPP4
#NewYork #AI #CIO #ThoughtLeadership
Last week's headlines in state and local #govtech, including
🗳️ Voting technology group announces mobile app for elections
🤖 MD announces Anthropic partnership to streamline services with AI
🚁 MI announces statewide drone registry
✅ Full stories at statescoop.com
🗳️ Voting technology group announces mobile app for elections
🤖 MD announces Anthropic partnership to streamline services with AI
🚁 MI announces statewide drone registry
✅ Full stories at statescoop.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Last week's headlines in state and local #govtech, including
🗳️ Voting technology group announces mobile app for elections
🤖 MD announces Anthropic partnership to streamline services with AI
🚁 MI announces statewide drone registry
✅ Full stories at statescoop.com
🗳️ Voting technology group announces mobile app for elections
🤖 MD announces Anthropic partnership to streamline services with AI
🚁 MI announces statewide drone registry
✅ Full stories at statescoop.com
What's next for elections? Well maybe voting from your phone. 🗳️ 📲
Swipe ➡️ to learn about latest in voting technology from Free & Fair and Mobile Voting Foundation.
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/votesecure-b...
#Elections #Vote #Democracy
Swipe ➡️ to learn about latest in voting technology from Free & Fair and Mobile Voting Foundation.
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/votesecure-b...
#Elections #Vote #Democracy
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What's next for elections? Well maybe voting from your phone. 🗳️ 📲
Swipe ➡️ to learn about latest in voting technology from Free & Fair and Mobile Voting Foundation.
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/votesecure-b...
#Elections #Vote #Democracy
Swipe ➡️ to learn about latest in voting technology from Free & Fair and Mobile Voting Foundation.
Full scoop from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/votesecure-b...
#Elections #Vote #Democracy
A Pittsburgh school district is deploying an AI-powered weapon detection system. 🛜
Privacy experts are warning against this because similar technology has failed in critical moments. 👀
@keelyquinlan.bsky.social explains more 📹 ⬇️
Full scoop 📰➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
Privacy experts are warning against this because similar technology has failed in critical moments. 👀
@keelyquinlan.bsky.social explains more 📹 ⬇️
Full scoop 📰➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A Pittsburgh school district is deploying an AI-powered weapon detection system. 🛜
Privacy experts are warning against this because similar technology has failed in critical moments. 👀
@keelyquinlan.bsky.social explains more 📹 ⬇️
Full scoop 📰➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
Privacy experts are warning against this because similar technology has failed in critical moments. 👀
@keelyquinlan.bsky.social explains more 📹 ⬇️
Full scoop 📰➡️ statescoop.com/new-gun-dete...
The Department of Justice set a deadline for next April for all state websites to adhere to accessibility standards. 🖥️
States needing help meeting this deadline can turn to @nascio.bsky.social's five-page guide for procuring accessible IT products. 🗒️
📰➡️ statescoop.com/nascio-acces...
States needing help meeting this deadline can turn to @nascio.bsky.social's five-page guide for procuring accessible IT products. 🗒️
📰➡️ statescoop.com/nascio-acces...
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Department of Justice set a deadline for next April for all state websites to adhere to accessibility standards. 🖥️
States needing help meeting this deadline can turn to @nascio.bsky.social's five-page guide for procuring accessible IT products. 🗒️
📰➡️ statescoop.com/nascio-acces...
States needing help meeting this deadline can turn to @nascio.bsky.social's five-page guide for procuring accessible IT products. 🗒️
📰➡️ statescoop.com/nascio-acces...
So what happens to state and local governments when the federal government has been shut down? 👀 🔍
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Justin Marlowe to discuss. 📹 ⬇️
🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/govern...
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Justin Marlowe to discuss. 📹 ⬇️
🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/govern...
November 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
So what happens to state and local governments when the federal government has been shut down? 👀 🔍
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Justin Marlowe to discuss. 📹 ⬇️
🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/govern...
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Justin Marlowe to discuss. 📹 ⬇️
🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/govern...
The Senate's approved funding package to re-open the government contains a silver lining for state & local cybersecurity professionals. 👀
It continues a cyber grant program and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. 🔒
@colinwood.me 📰➡️ statescoop.com/state-local-...
It continues a cyber grant program and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. 🔒
@colinwood.me 📰➡️ statescoop.com/state-local-...
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Senate's approved funding package to re-open the government contains a silver lining for state & local cybersecurity professionals. 👀
It continues a cyber grant program and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. 🔒
@colinwood.me 📰➡️ statescoop.com/state-local-...
It continues a cyber grant program and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. 🔒
@colinwood.me 📰➡️ statescoop.com/state-local-...
It seems like government at every level is beginning to adopt AI and incorporate it into its workflows. But how does the government go about buying these AI tools? 🔍
Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️
Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...
Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️
Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It seems like government at every level is beginning to adopt AI and incorporate it into its workflows. But how does the government go about buying these AI tools? 🔍
Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️
Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...
Well, Open Contracting Partnership just published a guide. Learn more 📹⬇️
Learn more 📰➡️ statescoop.com/ai-procureme...
AT&T may be forced to repay millions it took in government subsidies. 👀
Learn more 📹⬇️
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/whistleblowe...
#whistleblower #ATT #ruralbroadband #fraud
Learn more 📹⬇️
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/whistleblowe...
#whistleblower #ATT #ruralbroadband #fraud
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
AT&T may be forced to repay millions it took in government subsidies. 👀
Learn more 📹⬇️
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/whistleblowe...
#whistleblower #ATT #ruralbroadband #fraud
Learn more 📹⬇️
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/whistleblowe...
#whistleblower #ATT #ruralbroadband #fraud
Last week's headlines from CA to NC and all state & local gov in between, including:
☎️ AT&T repaying millions in internet subsidies
🚜 Senate considers funding rural broadband program
🛜 NC announces $50M broadband recovery after Helene
✅ More: statescoop.com
☎️ AT&T repaying millions in internet subsidies
🚜 Senate considers funding rural broadband program
🛜 NC announces $50M broadband recovery after Helene
✅ More: statescoop.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Last week's headlines from CA to NC and all state & local gov in between, including:
☎️ AT&T repaying millions in internet subsidies
🚜 Senate considers funding rural broadband program
🛜 NC announces $50M broadband recovery after Helene
✅ More: statescoop.com
☎️ AT&T repaying millions in internet subsidies
🚜 Senate considers funding rural broadband program
🛜 NC announces $50M broadband recovery after Helene
✅ More: statescoop.com
The @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social and Center for Civic Futures have unveiled a new effort: the AI Readiness Project. 👀
This project prepares state governments to use AI. 🤖
Learn more and get an update on how some states are already using AI from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/ai-readiness...
This project prepares state governments to use AI. 🤖
Learn more and get an update on how some states are already using AI from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/ai-readiness...
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social and Center for Civic Futures have unveiled a new effort: the AI Readiness Project. 👀
This project prepares state governments to use AI. 🤖
Learn more and get an update on how some states are already using AI from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/ai-readiness...
This project prepares state governments to use AI. 🤖
Learn more and get an update on how some states are already using AI from @colinwood.me 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/ai-readiness...
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Results for America's Patrick Carter as he discusses how state and local governments can make data-informed policy decisions. 📈
Hear more 📹 ⬇️
Full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/redesi...
Hear more 📹 ⬇️
Full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/redesi...
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On this week's Priorities Podcast, we're joined by Results for America's Patrick Carter as he discusses how state and local governments can make data-informed policy decisions. 📈
Hear more 📹 ⬇️
Full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/redesi...
Hear more 📹 ⬇️
Full episode 🎧 ➡️ statescoop.com/radio/redesi...
Starting Monday, individuals in custody in Illinois will receive 775 free phone call minutes each month. ☎️
This comes as the FCC voted to nearly double rates last week. 👀
Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/illinois-pil...
This comes as the FCC voted to nearly double rates last week. 👀
Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/illinois-pil...
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Starting Monday, individuals in custody in Illinois will receive 775 free phone call minutes each month. ☎️
This comes as the FCC voted to nearly double rates last week. 👀
Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/illinois-pil...
This comes as the FCC voted to nearly double rates last week. 👀
Full scoop from Sophia Fox-Sowell 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/illinois-pil...
The Senate began considering a bill that would give $650 million per year through 2030 to rural broadband expansion. 🛜 🚜
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/senate-bill-...
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/senate-bill-...
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Senate began considering a bill that would give $650 million per year through 2030 to rural broadband expansion. 🛜 🚜
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/senate-bill-...
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/senate-bill-...
North Carolina has announced a $50 million recovery program to help internet service providers rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 🛜
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/north-caroli...
#HurricaneHelene #Helene #NorthCarolina #RuralBroadband
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/north-caroli...
#HurricaneHelene #Helene #NorthCarolina #RuralBroadband
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
North Carolina has announced a $50 million recovery program to help internet service providers rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 🛜
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/north-caroli...
#HurricaneHelene #Helene #NorthCarolina #RuralBroadband
Full scoop from @keelyquinlan.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/north-caroli...
#HurricaneHelene #Helene #NorthCarolina #RuralBroadband