Concourse
February 23, 2026 · Version 2.0
Tim Walz (D)
Tarek Tomes (departing March 2026; Jon Eichten interim)
John Israel
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
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| Project | Status | Description | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAD Broadband Deployment Program | In Progress | $652M BEAD allocation to connect 89,000 unserved homes and businesses. Subgrantee selection underway with three rounds planned for spring and summer 2025. Final proposal submission to NTIA by October 2025. | 2025-2028 |
| AI Governance and Responsible AI Framework | Active | First-in-state AI Director appointed to guide responsible AI adoption. Developing statewide AI governance policies, use case evaluations, and ethical guidelines for agency deployments. | 2025-2026 |
| Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Plan Implementation | In Progress | Cybersecurity Task Force executing statewide security plan covering state agencies, local governments, and Tribal Nations. Funded through State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. | 2024-2026 |
| Technology Modernization Fund Projects | Active | 26 funded projects addressing security enhancements and technology modernization across state agencies, transitioning to cloud-native and agile delivery models. | 2024-2026 |
| Digital Accessibility Compliance | In Progress | Updating state web properties to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards ahead of DOJ April 24, 2026 compliance deadline. Digital accessibility standards updated and under implementation. | 2025-2026 |
| MNIT Leadership Transition | Pending | CIO Tarek Tomes departing mid-March 2026 for University of Minnesota. Deputy Commissioner Jon Eichten named interim CIO. Continuity planning for enterprise modernization initiatives. | March 2026 |
Quick-win initiatives for immediate impact
Strategic initiatives for sustained transformation