Colin Wood is the Managing Editor at Scoop News Group. He specializes in government IT, focusing on themes such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, while also covering topics related to public policy and tech policy. Colin's work has been featured in notable publications including EdScoop, CyberScoop, and Atlas Obscura.
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Colin Wood focuses on local government technology, cybersecurity, and education in the United States. He predominantly covers government announcements and press releases related to state governments' technological initiatives.
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The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act failed to pass in 2023. Sens. Mark Warner and Marsha Blackburn said their bill is urgently needed in 2026.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a series of measures the state is taking in response to a recently uncovered software glitch that had improperly registered noncitizens to vote.
A cyberattack of undetermined origin disrupted water treatment plants in at least 30 communities in Minnesota, according to the state's technology bureau.
By: Colin Wood
After disclosing last week that a software error at New Jersey's motor vehicles division had improperly registered to vote some 6,600 noncitizens, Gov.
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration said it plans to reopen the program and restore funding
A new initiative at the National League of Cities will aim to help local governments find the soft spots in their organizations and computer networks.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will distribute $9 million to fund more than 150 cybersecurity projects tied to the state's water infrastructure.
The National Governors Association has joined with RAISE US, a nonprofit workforce initiative, to assist states in developing effective policies to reskill the workforce around AI technologies.
California's governor directed state agencies to form new positions and a new organization designed to rally defenses against AI-fueled attacks against critical services.
