Nebraska moves to consolidate cybersecurity information sharing
Nebraska plans a statewide cybersecurity information-sharing center combining existing capabilities.
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Texas orders halt to data center permits until audit is complete
Texas has halted data center permitting while state agencies review projects' electricity demand, water use and infrastructure needs.
New York state technology chief Dru Rai steps down
New York CIO Dru Rai has stepped down after three years, with Jenson Jacob taking over as acting CIO.
Illinois creates cabinet to examine AI risks, regulation
Illinois created an AI Cabinet to recommend policies involving AI safety, infrastructure, data centers and accountability.
California data center laws target energy, water and grid costs
California enacted seven laws establishing new requirements for data centers involving electricity, water use, utility costs and more.
Washington names Gwen Gann state cybersecurity chief
Washington has named Gwen Gann its new state CISO to oversee the Office of Cybersecurity.
Portland seeks leader for new Data and Privacy Office
Portland is hiring its first data and privacy officer to lead a new office overseeing data governance and privacy.
DOE launches $215M quantum computing competition
DOE is offering up to $215 million through the Quantum Genesis Q Competition to advance quantum computers.
Report finds states taking larger role in infrastructure cybersecurity
A report finds states expanding critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts while confronting gaps in authority and funding.
Report identifies 10 states prepared for AI data center development
A report ranks 10 states for large-scale data center readiness based on power capacity, water stress and environmental factors.
