State CIO Group Seeks Federal Support for AI, Cybersecurity

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Publish Date: 2026-01-30 21:34:00

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NASCIO Agenda Focuses on AI Policy, Cyber Investment and Critical Infrastructure

Jennifer Lawinski •
January 30, 2026

The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda focuses on federal legislation – and federal funds – that could help state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock)

State CIOs have lots on their plates, juggling priorities such as artificial intelligence pilots, legacy systems modernization, cybersecurity updates, data privacy and management issues, disaster response planning, and critical infrastructure resilience – just to name a few demands.

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But the state IT programs don’t have to go it alone. Federal legislation – and federal funds – can give state CIOs a helping hand, according to the National Association of State CIOs, which announced its support for key federal initiatives to help state CIOs stay ahead.

This year the organization is focusing on prioritizing state flexibility, long-term cybersecurity investment and continuity for critical infrastructure.

“States are being asked to perform a national security function that has historically been the purview of…

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