On the Priorities podcast, Florida CIO James Grant says the state’s IT operations are looking to move beyond its “sordid past” and into a future where the state provides excellent cybersecurity services and strong support to agencies.

https://upgather.com/it-mod-sled/

https://statescoop.com/florida-digital-service-james-grant-2022/

Also on the show, Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director of the Bureau of Street Lighting in Los Angeles, explains how the city’s lighting infrastructure is a perfect vehicle for expanding connectivity in the city.

https://statescoop.com/tag/smart-city-expo-usa/

Then, blockchain expert Kat Faley, Director for State and Local Government at Chainalysis, talks to StateScoop about why state and local authorities need to pay greater attention to the evolution of cryptocurrencies.

http://www.chainalysis.com/thestatescoop

In the news this week:

Several states with Democratic governors are launching websites that list out resources related to abortion services.

https://statescoop.com/abortion-friendly-states-launch-websites/

Government technology startup incubator CivStart says 12 more companies are joining its fourth cohort of up and coming startups focused on government.

https://statescoop.com/12-govtech-startups-join-civstart-accelerator-2022/

Ransomware outfit Vice Society is claiming credit for a ransomware attack that hit the Los Angeles Unified School District.

https://statescoop.com/los-angeles-ransomware-vice-society/

This episode of the Priorities Podcast is sponsored by Chainalysis.

http://www.chainalysis.com/thestatescoop

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