During the GovAI Coalition's first public meeting, White House officials expressed interest in maintaining open lines of communication between federal, state and local governments.

The federal government is set to start collecting data on LGBTQI+ folks. Several data experts said they're concerned.

The White House is asking state and local law enforcement agencies for information on their current data practices.

Federal directives on cybersecurity aren't mandates for states, but many try to follow their guidance anyway, speakers said during an ATARC event.

Dister, who'd been with the state since 2017, will help carry out President Biden's executive order strengthening software standards and breach-notification rules, the White House said.

Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber, discussed the Biden administration's ransomware strategy with a group of mayors, the White House said.

Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber issues, met with state attorneys general to discuss ransomware and other threats.

State CIOs met with Congress and White House officials to discuss their federal priorities, including cybersecurity funding and how they'll use pandemic relief.

A new report from an IT think tank found that federal support for "smart-city" efforts stalled under the Trump administration.

Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the White House director of intergovernmental affairs, said the administration wants to help states improve their cyber defenses.