Funding bills signed by Gov. Tim Walz feature $500 million in overall technology spending, including $130 million for Minnesota IT Services.

Gov. Tim Walz said he's following a third-party review that recommended abandoning the costly and troubled MNLARS system for a prepackaged software solution.

Tarek Tomes, the former CIO of St. Paul, will take over the state's IT leadership as it seeks to get a problem-addled vehicle registration system under control.

A report from the legislative auditor's office blames the struggling $100 million system on an amorphous band of public safety and IT department leaders.

Gov. Tim Walz asked lawmakers for more money for the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System, which has already const the state more than $100 million.

Newly inaugurated Gov. Tim Walz has not named a replacement technology official, and says he's "not going to rush" the decision.