Staff Reporter

Ryan Johnston

Ryan Johnston is a staff reporter for StateScoop, covering the intersection of local government and emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and 5G.

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West Virginia ‘one-stop shop’ helps communities follow ARPA rules

State

Boston mayor Michelle Wu delivers remarks after being sworn in on Nov. 16, 2021. (Scott Eisen / Getty Images)

Boston to invest more than $12 million in digital equity

Digital Services

Connecticut COO Josh Geballe to depart for Yale provost role

State

Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. (Felipe Simo / Unsplash)

Miami’s tech ‘concierge’ says he’s leaving CIO role

Emerging Tech

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks during the Count Every Vote Rally In Philadelphia at Independence Hall on Nov. 7, 2020 (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for MoveOn)

Philadelphia to explore city-branded cryptocurrency

Emerging Tech

NYC-area transit tech competition targets COVID-19 recovery

City

California flags nearly 27,000 fraudulent doctors in insurance claim investigation

Digital Services

Jessica Rosenworcel — (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

FCC amends definition of ‘library’ to boost internet access on tribal lands

County & Local

Most states have a budget surplus, but should be wary of financial ‘cliff’

State