Welcome to our new, improved Weekly Washington Headlines And Tech (WHAT) Newsletter. We hope you enjoy the catchy name and the quick rundown of what matters to State CIOs from both the Capital Beltway and beyond. Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Drop us a line at mherckis@amrms.com and swenger@amrms.com.
Key Takeaway:
NASCIO E-Rate Policy Discussion: On Thursday, at 4 PM ET, State Members are invited to join a conversation on federal proposals to reform the E-Rate program, a key tool for deploying broadband to our schools and libraries. With the FCC, the Administration, and Congress all interested in implementing reforms, it is critical that NASCIO provide its input on changes that could improve the program. Details available in the NASCIO Community for State Members.
Other Buzz:
FirstNet Wraps Up Regionals: This week the FirstNet Board completes its sixth and final regional meeting in Memphis, Tennessee. They will now begin their one-on-one meetings with the states. NASCIO is talking with the National Governors Association and others about the outcomes, but any input, comments, or feedback on the regional meetings that you can provide is appreciated.
Techbytes:
FCC Vacancies an ongoing problem
Los Angeles is first BTOP grantee to approve FirstNet spectrum-lease pact
FirstNet Plans RFIs on network deployment
BlackBerry launches service to manage Android, Apple devices
Google to publish data on malware, phishing scams