On the Priorities podcast, Arkansas Chief Data Officer Robert McGough says his role exists in a middle ground between how the state government approaches security, privacy and transparency.

https://statescoop.com/robert-mcgough-arkansas-chief-data-officer-cheerleader/

Also on the podcast, Christine Hallquist, the director of Vermont’s Broadband Office, explains how she’s approaching broadband expansion in the state.

In the news this week:

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills to limit minors from accessing social media sites without parental consent and during certain times of the day.

https://statescoop.com/utah-social-media-minors-law/

The Federal Communications Commission has been busy updating its national broadband map which will be “noticeably better,” chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says.

https://statescoop.com/broadband-map-update-rosenworcel-fcc/

U.S. House members introduced legislation designed to speed up the national upgrade to a modern 911 system.

https://statescoop.com/next-generation-911-funding-bill-2023/

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