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Months of backlash across social media and public forums over law enforcement’s use and misuse of automated license plate readers — particularly Flock Safety’s cameras and data-sharing network — have prompted scrutiny of how the technology is deployed and governed, forcing changes this week from the industry. https://hubs.li/Q04tJ6FH0

California names former 18F official as chief technology officer

California names former 18F official as chief technology officer | StateScoop Ayushi Roy, who served the GSA's former digital services agency, was selected to replace Jonathan Porat, who announced his resignation in April.

A coalition of privacy and immigrant-rights groups is challenging the Trump administration’s effort to expand federal access to sensitive data collected through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, raising broader questions for states about who should control public benefits data and how it can be used. https://hubs.li/Q04tJ4L10

Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering, who was appointed last month as Oregon’s chief privacy and communications officer, said that after nearly a month on the job, he’s already seeing familiar technology challenges — a “Groundhog Day” repeat of his time in Nevada. https://hubs.li/Q04tHz9c0

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has ordered a sweeping overhaul of the state’s emergency preparedness systems, creating a Unified Readiness Framework intended to coordinate emergency management, homeland security and resilience functions across the state and its local governments. https://hubs.li/Q04tJkrc0

The nonprofit National League of Cities on Tuesday announced a new initiative designed to aid local governments in improving their cybersecurity postures. https://hubs.li/Q04ty7T10

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide Teen Tech Council, to give young people a bigger role in shaping conversations around technology, social media and digital wellness across the Golden State. https://scoopmedia.co/4bX9vej

Ohio has established its first statewide data-sharing compact, creating a standardized framework for agencies to share information while addressing privacy, security and emerging technology concerns. https://scoopmedia.co/4qtTnqD

The New York State Office of Information Technology Services on Thursday announced it’s signed an an enterprise agreement with IBM for new artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud tools to several of the state’s agencies. https://scoopmedia.co/4gFiFP5

Pennsylvania’s upcoming 2026-27 budget, which was signed last month by Gov. Josh Shapiro, adds millions of dollars for cybersecurity and digital services. The new funding is hoped to aid the governor’s mission of delivering “accessible, responsive, and secure technology that works for everyone,” according to Office of Administration Secretary Neil Weaver. https://scoopmedia.co/4gFi6or