NASCIO: Federal Compliance Exercises Are Hindering State IT
WATCH: Yejin Cooke, NASCIO’s director of government affairs, is getting the word out on why federal data security rules are holding back innovation—and even security itself—at the state level.
Hoosier State’s CIO Discusses Delivering a ‘Great Service to the Citizens of Indiana at a Great Value’
WATCH: Dewand Neely may not have intended to start a career in government, but has found a calling in helping deliver citizen-centric services and solve some of the nation’s most difficult problems.
Michigan’s CIO on Leadership and Mission
WATCH: As he returns to his home state, Dave DeVries discusses taking a leadership role in state government after a prestigious federal IT career.
New Mexico’s CIO on FirstNet: ‘The Pressure Is On Now’
WATCH: The state’s IT secretary, Darryl Ackley, discusses the huge decisionpoint for states on building a nationwide public safety broadband network, and his focus on “trying to future-proof” his agency.
Shannon Rahming, Nevada State CIO, On New Tech and Supporting First Responders
From purchasing and cybersecurity to critical communications for emergency response, Rahming and Nevada are pushing state IT forward on a number of fronts.
State CIOs Set to Take Center Stage in Austin
A look at the association representing state government IT executives ahead of their meeting in Texas’ capital city next week.
State and Local Governments' Shared Cyber Defense Is Going to Change. The Question Is How.
With growing demand, the MS-ISAC risks becoming a victim of its own success.
FirstNet ‘Early Builders’ Face Big Test During Texas Flood Disaster
Harris County and the Texas state government are testing out the nationwide public safety communications network.
The Next Front In Net Neutrality And Internet Privacy Wars Might Be Your Hometown
A court decision just strengthened local governments’ leverage over cable companies
Counties Are on the Front Lines of Cyber War
WATCH: A retired Marine general outlined how a fundamental threat to our democracy must be addressed.
The Route Fifty Roadshow Goes To Columbus
We hope you'll join us as we explore partnerships, technology and smart cities live from the National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
Trump’s Election Integrity Commission Hasn’t Officially Met Yet—And It May Have Just Violated Federal Law
The commission could be in violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act for making decisions during an “organizational” call.
Who Exactly Is Asking States for Voter Roll Data?
It's unclear who on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity saw a letter demanding data from states.
How Local Leadership in America Has Changed Over the Years, From the Expert
U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director Tom Cochran talks about the social movements and technological changes that have changed our mayors and our country.
President Kennedy’s Important Message to Today’s U.S. Mayors
This weekend, city hall leaders listened to an address from the 35th president that resonates 55 years later.
Portland’s Ted Wheeler: ‘The Role of Mayor Has Never Been So Important As It Is Right Now’
The new city hall leader exemplifies the passion and dynamism that is stirring in cities and mayors across the nation.
What to Watch For as U.S. Mayors Meet in Miami Beach
There are some big political and policy moments we can expect at the 85th meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
In Washington State, ‘All Solutions ... Are Local’
Video interview: As the executive director the state's Department of Enterprise Services, Chris Liu proved reducing costs, enhancing a local community and building trust can all go hand-in-hand.
Next Stop on the Route Fifty Roadshow: New Orleans
In the Big Easy, experts from across the Gulf Coast and the nation will share the changing nature of disasters and what 'Responding to Modern Emergencies' looks like.
Building a 'Customer Focused' Culture in Michigan
As Brom Stibitz steps into an interim director role for the state of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Route Fifty highlights his efforts to improve agency operations.
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