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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solar panels and wind turbines near mountains — (Getty Images)

New initiative in Columbus, Ohio, is getting big companies to use more renewable energy

County & Local

San Francisco data chief departs city government

City

shipping containers in the Port of Los Angeles — Port of Los Angeles (Getty Images)

Port of Los Angeles, IBM to build cyber resilience center

Cybersecurity

A food distribution site in San Antonio to help residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Cities are just getting started with COVID-19 engagement

City

Joe Biden attends a COVID-19 briefing on Oct. 28, 2020. (Flickr / Biden for President)

Biden, Harris address county officials amid pandemic and economic crises

County & Local

Texas launches AI-focused center of excellence for state agencies

Emerging Tech

GIS data will be critical for successful vaccine distribution

County & Local

Pittsburgh ready for ‘future workforce’ after pandemic, says new CIO

City

Ajit Pai, FCC — Ajit Pai speaks during the Inaugural Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting in Washington, D.C., on June 15, 2017. (USDA / Lance Cheung)

With Pai’s departure, FCC likely to restore net neutrality, strengthen municipal broadband

County & Local