On the Priorities podcast, Arizona CISO Tim Roemer says he’s gearing up for a period of change as Gov. Doug Ducey wraps up his term.

https://statescoop.com/nascio-2022-finalists-state-it-recognition-awards/

Later on the podcast, Maine CIO Fred Brittain outlines his approach to the state’s new IT strategic plan.

Also on the show, John McKay, a senior network engineer for Washington State Ferries, explains how his agency outfitted boats with new connectivity.

https://statescoop.com/nascio-2022-finalists-state-it-recognition-awards/

In the news this week:

DeAngela Burns-Wallace is stepping down as chief information technology officer for the state of Kansas.

https://statescoop.com/kansas-it-chief-deangela-burns-wallace-departs/

San Francisco will spend more time considering whether, and under which circumstances, the city’s police department may use its existing fleet of land-based robots to kill people.

https://statescoop.com/san-francisco-punts-killer-robot-question-committee/

New York City is opening a new facility in Queens to offer free high-speed internet access to residents as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to close its digital divide.

https://statescoop.com/nyc-third-gigabit-center-high-speed-wi-fi-access-queens/

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