GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Sat, 18 May 6:50:49 PDT How New Jersey Weathered Superstorm Sandy http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-how-jersey-weathered-sandy.html Tue, 30 Apr 9:0:00 PDT Thanks to a little bit of luck and a lot of preparation, the state’s important computer systems and network withstood the storm. The Age of the Tech-Savvy Legislator http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-age-of-tech-savvy-legislator.html Fri, 29 Mar 9:0:00 PDT An influx of young lawmakers could lead to better technology investments. Online Registration Helped Increase California’s Youth Vote http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-online-registration-increased-california-youth-vote.html Thu, 28 Feb 8:59:00 PST If there was any doubt about citizen desire to register online, California’s one-month experience with it running up to the November general election erased it. Government Technology Ideas Worth Importing http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-government-technology-ideas-worth-importing.html Thu, 31 Jan 9:0:00 PST These best e-government practices aren't from this side of the pond. How Acting Like a Tech Entrepreneur Can Improve Government Services http://www.governing.com/columns/col-how-acting-like-entrepreneur-can-improve-services.html Fri, 28 Dec 9:0:00 PST Letting the public test unfinished products saves agencies money and time. Innovation In-Demand as Economy Makes a Comeback http://www.governing.com/columns/col-innovation-in-demand.html Fri, 30 Nov 9:0:00 PST After years of belt-tightening, CIOs are being petitioned to innovate. Smarter Traffic Signals Could Make Commuting Easier http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-taming-tough-commute.html Wed, 31 Oct 9:0:00 PDT Washington, D.C., one of the most congested cities in the country, is testing technology that could ease traffic gridlock. What Makes the Best Government Website? http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-best-government-website-features.html Fri, 28 Sep 8:59:00 PDT The ‘Best of the Web’ winners showcase must-have features for effective public-sector sites. Cyber Security Act’s Failure Leaves Infrastructure Vulnerable http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-cybersecurity-act-failure-leaves-infrastructure-vulnerable.html Fri, 31 Aug 9:0:00 PDT Some worry terrorists could shut down the economy with the click of a mouse. IT Lessons from Roseville’s “Footloose” Moment http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/col-lessons-from-roseville-californias-footloose-moment.html Tue, 31 Jul 9:0:00 PDT A rapidly spreading rumor about the California city last year offers a cautionary tale for public officials who think social media has little to do with the business of governing.