On the Priorities podcast, King County, Washington’s new CIO Megan Clarke says she’s bringing her experience in local government, higher education and the organizations behind the Oscars and Grammys to the Seattle-area county.

https://statescoop.com/megan-clarke-oscar-voting-online-king-county-cio/

In the news this week:

The White House is requesting state and local law enforcement agencies submit information on their current data practices for a report aimed at increasing trust in policing and the criminal justice system.

https://statescoop.com/white-house-state-law-enforcement-data-practices/

States that receive funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s grant programs will be required to spend at least 3 percent of their award funds on election security, according to new documents.

https://statescoop.com/dhs-election-security-requirement/

Florida is launching a $30 million program to distribute cybersecurity improvement grants to local governments across the state.

https://statescoop.com/florida-dhs-cyber-program-grants/

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