Ryan Pedersen, Chief Technology Officer for GL Solutions, explores essential strategies for future-proofing state technology systems amid challenges, like aging systems and limited budgets. He shares the five key infrastructure moves—from GovRAMP authorization to configurable web—that CIOs must make.

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GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Leah McGrath, Executive Director of StateRAMP dba GovRAMP explains how GovRAMP evolved from creating a common shared solution to address a common shared challenge that affects state and local governments; learn how GovRAMP bridges the cybersecurity gap for state and local governments, providing a streamlined and collaborative framework to validate the cyber posture of the cloud products and technologies leveraged by government. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

GL Solutions’ Sam Hardin interviews Alex Whitaker, Director of Government Affairs for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), about NASCIO’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Priorities. Whitaker unpacks all five priorities, from cybersecurity grants to artificial intelligence, with thorough explanations and real-world examples. He also shares what he calls the biggest issue facing state and local governments. 

NASCIO’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Priorities: https://www.nascio.org/government-affairs/federal-advocacy-priorities/

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Anna Claire Flowers, PhD fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, discusses her report that ranks child care regulations in the United States. She shares how regulations affect not only child care providers, but child care customers as well. Flowers also delves into the impacts of child care regulations, including the effects on state fertility rates. Listen to our latest Talkin’ SaaS podcast episode.

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

CE Broker's Sr. Director of External Affairs & Government Relations Kelly Parker shares the modernization trends related to continuing education, such as process optimization and user-centric services. She reveals how a modern CE system helps simplify the licensing process for your staff—and the licensed professionals you serve. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

The National Association for Regulatory Administration’s Past Board President Alfred C. Johnson explains the purpose of NARA and how the organization’s mission, consumer protection through prevention, drives the organization. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Ed Timmons, Founding Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center, discusses the impacts of universal recognition, a licensing reform he sees “popping up in a number of states” over the last few years. He shares the benefits of universal recognition—from labor force participation increasing to unemployment numbers decreasing. As he explains, when you move to a state with universal recognition, the new state recognizes the license from the state you left when you meet certain requirements. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing’s founding member Veronica Meadows shares the results of a survey of businesses on the impact of professional licensing standards on their businesses. Learn why ARPL concluded that lowering licensing standards raises business risks. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board's Executive Director Frank Migali shares how he drives successful change at his agency, including his vision of providing “world-class customer care.” One change he made to modernize communications saved his agency $60,000 annually—on postage alone. 

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Arizona Medical Board’s Chief Technology Officer Pushpa Gregory shares her process for managing IT projects from meeting with leadership to incorporating budgets and involving stakeholders. She offers four tips for successful IT projects.

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.

Ala. Home Builders Licensure Board’s IT Manager Suanne Parnell shares her agency’s journey to modernize—from a “forward thinking” board to COVID’s impacts on her agency and a shift from paper. She explains why modernization is worth it.

GL Solutions helps governments run, grow and adapt. For more information about GL Solutions and our modernization service for regulatory agencies, visit us on the web at www.glsolutions.com. Or connect with us via Facebook, X or LinkedIn. Reach our host, Sam Hardin, at hardin@glsolutions.com or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you.