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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 20 MIN

E68: Navigating the Governor's Budget and Technology Initiatives

from Gov Tech Today · host Russell Lowery

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha delve into the recently released governor's budget, focusing on its implications for technology initiatives. They discuss the significant role of AI, legacy system updates, and the governor's approach to AI regulation. The duo also explores state procurement changes, including the growing use of RFI2 and the introduction of climate-aligned contracts. With insights on the Middle Mile Broadband initiative and the complexity of state budgets, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of California's tech and budget landscape.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:13 Governor's Budget Overview01:45 AI's Role in the Budget03:09 AI Regulation and Legislation05:59 Cybersecurity and Staffing Issues07:41 Middle Mile Broadband Initiative11:14 State Procurement Changes17:28 Climate-Aligned Contracts and Final Thoughts 

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha delve into the recently released governor's budget, focusing on its implications for technology initiatives. They discuss the significant role of AI, legacy system updates, and the governor's approach to AI regulation. The duo also explores state procurement changes, including the growing use of RFI2 and the introduction of climate-aligned contracts. With insights on the Middle Mile Broadband initiative and the complexity of state budgets, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of California's tech and budget landscape.

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