Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on June 9 that the state will migrate executive branch data from outdated physical servers and multiple data centers to a cloud environment through Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Cognizant Government Solutions will take over day-to-day IT operations.
Washington, D.C.’s government on June 11 launched a beta version of a redesigned DC.gov, marking the District’s first comprehensive refresh of the government portal in more than a decade.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote June 25 on whether to open a broad review of the E-Rate program. A review could reshape how schools and libraries use the federal connectivity program and how they document online safety, educational use, and program compliance.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched a two-year statewide study on June 4 to examine how North Carolina communities are experiencing generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how local libraries can support AI literacy.
Evanston Township High School in Illinois is working with the FBI, external cyber breach attorneys, and cybersecurity forensic experts to investigate a June 7 ransomware attack that disrupted district systems, internet services, and computer infrastructure.
The bipartisan proposal would create a federal framework for AI governance while establishing oversight for advanced AI systems and limiting some state-level regulation.
The bill would restore federal funding for MS-ISAC. Sen. Warner warned that funding cuts left small and rural communities with less access to critical cyber defenses.
Researchers say threat actors are targeting the broader election ecosystem with phishing and AI-enabled influence campaigns as the 2026 midterms approach.
Long Island University (LIU) launched the Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation (AI²) Center, a hub for collaboration and experiential learning across LIU’s more than 150 academic programs.
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Management will launch an online Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS) program beginning this fall, the university announced May 28.
