2021 CIO Forum & Tech Summit
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Topics included: Strategic Planning, American Recovery funds and Technology, Low Code and Virtual First, Redefining Connectivity, Cyber, and more!
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House committee passes local broadband permitting preemption bills
The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 would enact new restrictions on a variety of state and local land use and zoning authorities pertaining to the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure.
White House signs Executive Order on state AI lawmaking
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed at mobilizing federal agencies to challenge existing state laws on artificial intelligence.
FCC considers preemption of local authorities in broadband permitting process
Counties are partners in broadband deployment efforts – not barriers – and pursuing one-size-fits-all regulations will further burden progress towards closing the digital divide
Congress Considers Bills to Reauthorize State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Congress is considering two bills to reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Program
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County Tech Xchange
The NACo County Tech Xchange is an online portal designed to connect county CIOs, IT Directors, CISOs, and other county IT leadership. This portal provides valuable resources in a central location that counties can use to improve their overall technology infrastructure.
