Minnesota Gambling Control Board’s Digital Transformation Story
Many processes at the Minnesota Gambling Control Board happened manually, with applications and renewals submitted and reviewed on paper or by email. The process created inefficiencies, especially given the agency’s complex
regulatory oversight and the large number of permit and application types they managed. By adopting a web first approach, the agency brought applications, renewals, and workflows online to improve routing, tracking, and processing. The digital transformation strengthened regulatory oversight and aligned the agency with modern industry standards. READ MORE
Regulatory News Roundup The latest news about regulatory agencies around the country
Top 5 State CIO Federal Advocacy Priorities in 2026 The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the 2026 federal advocacy priorities, highlighting where state CIOs seek collaboration with Congress, federal agencies, the White House and strategic partners. The 2026 federal advocacy priorities from NASCIO focus on enhancing cybersecurity and advancing technology capabilities nationwide. READ MORE
2026 State and Local Tech Forecast The Public Technology Institute and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers presented their annual preview of the issues and priorities impacting state and local government IT in the coming year; the January 22 webinar, 2026 Tech Forecast for State & Local IT: Navigating the Ever-Changing Technology Landscape, featuring Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO, unpacks the 2026 State CIO Top 10 Priorities, including a deep dive on GenAI regulation, policies and challenges. READ MORE
As Budgets Tighten, States Double Down on Tech Innovation “But although the focus differs from state to state, the common
thread is a deliberate push to retool key systems and processes, improving service delivery while trimming costs,” Pew reports on January 16 as part of their series on state fiscal policy. Across the country, Pew notes that states focus on modernizing government by streamlining services, digitizing operations, and rethinking employee workflows. READ MORE
GL Suite Awarded GovRAMP Ready Status: First Licensing Solution to Achieve Security Standard On January 19, GovRAMP awarded GL Suite, regulatory
software from GL Solutions, GovRAMP Ready status—the first licensing solution to achieve the security standard.
“GovRAMP Ready isn’t just an award,” explains GL Solutions’ CEO Bill Moseley. “It’s proof of our long standing commitment to protecting regulatory agency data against an ever evolving threat landscape. Security has always been at the core of GL Solutions’ mission, and we’re proud to lead the regulatory sector by meeting the government’s highest cloud security standards. Agencies should expect nothing less from their vendors.” READ OUR PRESS RELEASE
New eBook! 5 Essential Steps to Modernize State Tech State regulatory agencies face unprecedented pressure to modernize and secure their technology systems. Our new eBook explores five critical infrastructure moves every CIO must make to future-proof state technology. These strategies empower agencies to enhance security, improve efficiency, and meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital landscape. READ MORE
Top 10 Regulatory Stories of 2025 In 2025, state regulatory leaders continued to focus on advancing their agencies by embracing digital transformation, from automating licensing systems and permitting systems to enhancing data sharing. Agencies tackled modernization
challenges through formal change management, while also prioritizing security initiatives like the GovRAMP CJIS-Aligned Overlay. The year’s occupational licensing rankings drew significant attention, offering insights into state-by-state differences and sparking conversations about regulatory best practices. Discover the stories that gained the most attention from regulatory agency leaders. READ MORE
How Does Your State Rank?
How does your state rank in the 2025 edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index? We interview Edward Timmons, co-author of the index. He explains how to use the information at your regulatory agency. FIND OUT
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