On this week's Priorities podcast, the executive director of Pennsylvania's digital services team says she's embracing "the wild ride" of the department's first six months, and looking to prioritize user experience and design in the process.

statescoop.com/pennsylvania-digital-services-code-pa/

Also on the podcast, Massachusetts CIO Jason Snyder says identity and access management will drive the state's work on digital services. And later, North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver offers an update on how he's working to continue broadband expansion.

In the news this week:

The North Texas Municipal Water District recently suffered a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its operations and phone system.

statescoop.com/north-texas-municipal-water-district-suffers-cyberattack/

Vermont has a new deputy secretary for its Agency for Digital Services.

statescoop.com/vermont-appoints-new-deputy-technology-secretary/

The National Association of State CIOs is drawing attention to the need for statewide digital accessibility coordinators across the country in a new report.

statescoop.com/nascio-digital-accessibility-coordinators-report/

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