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Cybersecurity experts joined state tech leaders in briefing a new Senate committee during a discussion that touched on the next steps toward creating a whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy. bit.ly/4hSuVMU

Mississippi Senators Consider Expert Advice on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts joined state tech leaders in briefing a new Senate committee during a discussion that touched on the next steps toward creating a whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy.

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Missouri is introducing a new digital age-checking system for businesses, bringing together its technology division and three state agencies in an effort to curb underage sales of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis. bit.ly/4dGSmq7

Missouri Launches App to Help Businesses Spot Fake IDs

The new state-developed tool offers a digital way to check customers’ ages, flag questionable driver’s licenses and monitor verification activity. It doesn’t keep or transmit any personal information.

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The winners of this year’s Government Experience Awards are rethinking digital services by listening to residents, building trust and designing around how people actually interact with government. bit.ly/47I23kN

Government Experience Awards 2026: Innovation at the ‘Speed of Trust’

The winners of this year’s Government Experience Awards are rethinking digital services by listening to residents, building trust and designing around how people actually interact with government.

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AI is stepping in to aid the work of transportation departments at various levels of government and is often finding new uses and applications for vast caches of data and documents. bit.ly/3UxZ4rU

Transportation Agencies Use AI to Manage Data, Documents

The machine learning and deep analytical abilities of AI are enabling new insights into mobility systems and document management, allowing organizations to work smarter and more efficiently.

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Colorado's inaugural principal director of AI architecture is charged with shaping its AI approach amid a significant restructuring. Change management plays a central part in the work of both efforts. bit.ly/4jm5XGU

Colorado’s AI Leader Wants to ‘Normalize’ Its Technologies

The state’s inaugural principal director of AI architecture is charged with shaping its AI approach amid a significant restructuring. Change management plays a central part in the work of both...

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govtechnews@govtechnewsOct 17

A nonprofit association of government finance officials has launched a new for-profit venture aimed at solving the problems those officials face, with an emphasis on technology. bit.ly/4yrNCMx

Startup Seeks Tech Solutions to Government Finance Problems

The new venture, GovFi, is a spin-off from the nonprofit Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada. It aims to solve problems with technology both built in-house and developed...

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The Plano City Council has approved up to $390,000 for a citywide artificial intelligence initiative that will deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Teams Premium and an AI governance platform across city operations. bit.ly/4yu0zpc

Plano, Texas, OKs Spending $390K for Citywide AI Initiative

The City Council approved the funding to deploy several AI technologies across the enterprise. The aim is to give staff access to generative AI in an approved environment.

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After leading Dallas’ IT operations and advising government executives at Gartner, veteran public-sector technologist Bill Zielinski has joined the Colorado city as its new CIO. bit.ly/47qGWmH

Former Dallas CIO Exits Private Sector for Thornton, Colo.

After leading Dallas’ IT operations and advising government executives at Gartner, veteran public-sector technologist Bill Zielinski has joined the Colorado city as its new CIO.

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govtechnews@govtechnewsOct 17

Public-sector AI professionals are teaming up for the AI4Gov project, a book designed to serve as a field guide to help practitioners move beyond the pilot phase, and the project’s editors are seeking input through a practitioner survey. bit.ly/4yVf9Hh

How Can Government Move Beyond the AI Pilot Phase?

AI4Gov, a book project with leading public-sector AI professionals as co-editors, is intended as a resource for government as the industry shifts from AI experimentation to ongoing use.

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"We know the same person, or the same company hired us, and that company ran a background check, ran an interview, verified our identity at onboarding. None of that exists for agents. We hire people over weeks or months. We hire agents in minutes." bit.ly/4BbRcNa

How Can We Manage Identity Access for AI Agents?

There are many ideas, opinions and potential solutions, but no single agreed-upon approach for managing nonhuman online identities.

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govtechnews@govtechnewsOct 16

Nebraska Chief Information Security Officer Bryce Bailey is working to expand the state’s cybersecurity capabilities. This includes growing the team, in part with a cyber-focused internship program. bit.ly/3TX5JvG

Embracing Whole-of-State and Growing Talent From Within

Nebraska Chief Information Security Officer Bryce Bailey is working to expand the state’s cybersecurity capabilities. This includes growing the team, in part with a cyber-focused internship program.

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Daily AI use among public safety personnel has nearly tripled over the past year, according to a new survey from Verizon Frontline. bit.ly/4i3chAP

Survey: AI Use Surges Among First Responders

Despite growing use of AI technology, first responders also voiced concerns about other basic issues, including reliable networks, modern equipment and funding.

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GT Fast5: 2026 Government Experience Awards announced, AI agents tested and new shifts in digital services and STEM. #AI #Cybersecurity #GovTech

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In the excitement of piloting an AI tool, it's easy to lose sight of the goal: to provide a service to people. At the end of the pilot, teams must decide whether the project should expand, pause or be shelved as a lesson learned. bit.ly/47I1mId

The Question to Ask After an AI Pilot: Revise, Scale or Retire?

In the excitement of piloting an AI tool, it's easy to lose sight of the goal: to provide a service to people. At the end of the pilot, teams must decide whether the project should expand, pause or...

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🎙️ Gov Tech Titans, a new interview series featuring the leaders shaping the future of gov tech, is now available. In the debut episode, e.Republic CEO Cathilea Robinett and CIO Joe Morris sit down with OpenGov CEO Thiago Sá Freire. Watch now: bit.ly/4jJaOlR

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Stolen Social Security numbers can cost less than $2 each on the dark web, which is cheaper than a Big Mac, a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk, according to new research from the identity protection company Coveron. bit.ly/4BrGH8X

Report: Your Social Security Number Costs Less Than a Big Mac

Researchers examined dark web marketplaces and found Social Security numbers selling at bargain basement prices, providing criminals with inexpensive access to sensitive information.

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govtechnews@govtechnewsOct 15

Gov Tech Titans launches tomorrow! Join e.Republic CEO Cathilea Robinett and CIO Joe Morris for candid conversations with the leaders and innovators shaping the future of digital government. First episode premieres tomorrow, October 16! bit.ly/4jj2uZI

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This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — new research explores gaps in computer ownership to set a baseline, the initial comment period has closed for a potential rulemaking related to the E-rate program, and more. bit.ly/4s6rFkx

What’s New in Digital Equity: Vermont’s Speed Check Tool

Plus, new research explores gaps in computer ownership to set a baseline, the initial comment period has closed for a potential rulemaking related to the E-rate program, and more.

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AI innovation is happening in real time. Getting out from behind our screens can inform the next application for advanced technology in your community. bit.ly/4ylAb0y

Lessons From Boot Camp About Responsible AI Rollout

Four steps for a thoughtful approach to introducing AI policy, training and programs in state and local government.

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govtechnews@govtechnewsOct 14

Cybersecurity experts doled out new advice to Mississippi lawmakers Tuesday as the state works to minimize cyber incidents, with mandatory cyber incident reporting among the recommendations. bit.ly/4hN5Nr1

Mississippi Senators Consider Expert Advice on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts joined state tech leaders in briefing a new Senate committee during a discussion that touched on the next steps toward creating a whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy.

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