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In Charlotte, CIO Markell Storay is making sure his team has the skills they need to stand up new tech. He's also putting policies in place to support their efforts. https://t.co/nJFUGqLq4f

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The Ohio city’s chief innovation and technology officer is focused on continually evolving its processes to keep up with rapid tech advances. Residents, she said, want to interact with government “differently.” https://t.co/fBUKvc6TKE

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Jason Snyder, CIO of Massachusetts, is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read his profile here: https://t.co/ovtFq4yy8m

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An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlights security considerations and directs specific federal agencies to take actions intended to strengthen cybersecurity. https://t.co/AkoYxskpAe

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The state’s “Secure Your Square” challenge encourages residents to adopt safer online habits via a digital bingo card during National Internet Safety Month. One best practice is learning to spot phishing attempts. https://t.co/O7m77aoAoh

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The Atlanta Artificial Intelligence Commission has released its final report and policy recommendations to support the technology’s use, including establishing a permanent city AI advisory board. https://t.co/UndeiGJA0O

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The city wants to treat Internet access like a public utility and bring quicker and more reliable digital services to people in lower-income neighborhoods. The plan builds upon previous city efforts to widen web access. https://t.co/QUOYtGHsCn

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Anh Selissen, CIO of Texas Department of Transportation, is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read her profile here: https://t.co/1RJP8MyX17

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Tap-to-pay lets riders of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the country’s second-largest transit system, pay their fare with a credit or debit card. https://t.co/XygOV6eLNW

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Counter-drone technology will soon get a high-profile workout at the upcoming World Cup tournament in North America. The deal offers yet another signal of how drones and related tools are growing in gov tech. https://t.co/JAkNBhwmvE

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Critical infrastructure cyber attacks are increasing in the U.S. — and they’re changing in nature. Here are some examples and the top trends from the first half of 2026. https://t.co/J9ho5lD1eJ

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In Latah County, CIO Laurel Caldwell doesn’t anticipate adding to her staff of six full-time employees, but rather embracing new technologies by expanding their skillsets. https://t.co/E3yWo2Ok4d

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Kristi Rice, Cybersecurity Educator in Spotsylvania, Va., is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read her profile here: https://t.co/PzlEdenrgr

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A ransomware gang called Interlock struck St. Paul, Minn., and it used the double extortion model — first exfiltrating data, then demanding a ransom to decrypt the data and prevent data leaks. https://t.co/6YWJmJTbAH

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In Louisville, CIO Chris Seidt has hired a chief AI officer who‘s growing a four-person team, while acknowledging staff concerns around the impact of AI technologies. https://t.co/Z0O75akRVD

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More resumes, more problems? Hiring managers everywhere are being overwhelmed by historic numbers of applicants for open positions. https://t.co/lu9y57c6eG

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David Edinger will step down as Colorado CIO and leader of the Office of Information Technology. The change is part of a large transformation the agency is undertaking for better service delivery. https://t.co/1wNUQQ6Pu6

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The Nevada Governor’s Technology Office has named Michael D. Smith the state’s new chief technology officer, selecting a longtime state employee whose background spans enterprise tech support and service management. https://t.co/3DxZiw0BKi

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s new AI tool aims to help answer eligibility questions from the state’s Medicaid program members to reduce wait times and expand access to information. https://t.co/DxRIgcKMzy

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Law enforcement officials in the state’s most populous county will deploy drone detection technology during FIFA World Cup games starting in June. The technology is partially funded by a federal grant. https://t.co/wqgMJIJyhI