On the Priorities podcast, New York state’s Chief Cyber Officer Colin Ahern says the state’s new cybersecurity strategy will bring together cyber resources across government to confront a “unified response” to growing cyber threats.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-nation-leading-cybersecurity-strategy
https://statescoop.com/new-york-opens-joint-cybersecurity-center-state-local/

In the news this week: 

Wisconsin is creating a task force to evaluate how artificial intelligence will impact the state’s workforce.
https://statescoop.com/wisconsin-creates-task-force-for-ais-impact-on-workforce/

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration released draft rules outlining which materials used in federally-funded broadband deployment must be made in the U.S.
https://statescoop.com/bead-equipment-american-made-ntia/

Former West Virginia CIO Josh Spence has taken a role at managed service provider Alpha Technologies.
https://statescoop.com/joshua-spence-west-virginia-alpha-technologies/

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Inside New York’s new cyber strategy

General Manager of the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Colin Ahern believes the draft Government plan is largely positive for hospitality and tourism ... 

KCLR News: Kilkenny city hotelier Colin Ahern reacts to the draft Government Plan (16th Jan 2025)

As the Irish Hotels Federation calls for an immediate VAT rate drop, General Manager of the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Colin Ahern says it's tough for small businesses, in particular those offering food. Though he adds the CSO figures re a drop in tourism figures doesn't appear to be the case in Kilkenny and Carlow ... 

KCLR News: Colin Ahern of Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel on VAT rates & tourism figures (1st July 2025)

Local hotelier Colin Ahern's been giving his view on Tánaiste Simon Harris' comments that hotel rooms will not be included in the VAT rate reduction proposed for the hospitality sector ... 

KCLR News: Kilkenny hotel manager on Tánaiste's VAT rate comments (9th Sept 2025)

With hospitality set for a VAT rate cut from July, General Manager of the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Colin Ahern outlines what else business needs ... 

KCLR News: Budget Hopes - General Manager of Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Colin Ahern (7th Oct 2025)

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