Controlling Board approves ODJFS cybersecurity assessment; members press for fiscal restraint The Department of Job and Family Services won approval for $750,000 to conduct a cybersecurity risk analysis and recommendations, and authorization of up to $2.5 million in the following fiscal year to implement findings; senators sought clearer caps and commit to follow‑up reporting.

Ohio's Controlling Board has greenlit a $750,000 cybersecurity risk assessment, stirring debate over a potential $2.5 million follow-up investment—will fiscal caution prevail?

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Appropriations Committee reports a slate of bills favorably, including engineering penalties, cybersecurity grants and a stablecoin pilot The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee reported favorably on a package of committee substitutes and bills covering engineer licensure penalties, a local government cybersecurity program, transition procedures, lottery and insurance statutes, and a DFS stablecoin pilot; the committee also opened the budget for fuller review later in the day.

Florida's Appropriations Committee has just approved a groundbreaking slate of bills, including hefty penalties for unlicensed engineers and a new cybersecurity program for local governments!

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House IT committee advances bill to broaden cybersecurity public‑records exemptions The committee voted to report House Bill 7023 favorably after Representative Connerly said the measure would expand cybersecurity public‑records and meeting exemptions to all agencies and avert a scheduled repeal of the general exemption on Oct. 2, 2026 if not reenacted.

Florida's House IT Committee has taken a crucial step to protect cybersecurity by advancing House Bill 7023, which could prevent a major public-records exemption from expiring in just three years.

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VA officials outline IT infrastructure upgrades for Michigan's veteran services Officials announce readiness of four Michigan sites for enhanced IT services by FY26

The U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is on the brink of a technological revolution, promising to streamline services and eliminate inefficiencies in the VA for our veterans.

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Kanawha County Board approves new curriculum and technology upgrades Board passes curriculum adoption and technology initiatives to enhance education in Kanawha County.

Exciting changes are coming to Kanawha County Schools, from a new pre-K curriculum to cutting-edge tech upgrades and infrastructure improvements!

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Mississippi Senate approves bill to strengthen homes and increase insurance coverage Senate passes legislation to fortify homes and enhance cybersecurity insurance protections.

Mississippi lawmakers are taking bold steps to secure homes and businesses against severe weather while also enhancing financial protections for policyholders.

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