• Engineers Test Balloon to Keep Tunnels from Flooding
• Source: New York Times   |   Nation   |   November 20, 2012
• The three-minute procedure was the latest test of a device that may someday help guard real tunnels during disasters like Hurricane Sandy, whose wind-driven surge of water overwhelmed New York City’s subway system, shutting it down for days.

• Cameras Will Soon be Allowed in Utah Courtrooms
• Source: Salt Lake Tribune   |   Utah   |   November 20, 2012
• In a decision Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Parrish said was aimed at "moving us into the next era," the Utah Judicial Council voted to allow audio and video recordings of trial court proceedings.

• How California's Health Exchange Fares Will Test the Affordable Care Act
• BY: McClatchy News   |   California   |   November 19, 2012
• If the state doesn't enroll enough people in the exchange, it could lose billions in federal dollars and insurance premiums could soar.
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• More GOP Governors Opt for Fed-Run Health Insurance Exchanges
• Source: Los Angeles Times   |   Nation   |   November 19, 2012
• Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine are the latest to say they won't implement that part of President Obama's healthcare law, instead leaving the job to the federal government.

• Nationwide Cybersecurity Competition Shows Off High School Students' Skills
• Source: Washington Post   |   Fairfax County, Va.   |   November 19, 2012
• Since its inception in 2009, the CyberPatriot competition has grown in popularity among teenagers who see computer security as a promising future career.

• Increased Data Analytics Could Reduce Deficit by $220 Billion
• BY: Government Technology   |   Nation   |   November 16, 2012
• The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council made recommendations that could help not only the federal government but state and local governments, too.

• 10 Universities Join Together to Offer Online Courses for Credit
• Source: Government Technology   |   Nation   |   November 16, 2012
• Ten top universities in the U.S. will offer small undergraduate classes that provide the same quality as their on-campus classes.

• Cybersecurity Act Fails a 2nd Time in U.S. Senate
• Source: The Hill   |   Nation   |   November 15, 2012
• Wednesday's vote marks a bitter end for the cybersecurity bill and kicks any legislative action on the matter on to next year.

• Health Privacy Bill Introduced After Medicaid Breach
• Source: Salt Lake Tribune   |   Utah   |   November 15, 2012
• The measure was pitched as a remedy to last year’s massive health data breach when hackers broke into a Utah Medicaid server and stole the personal information of about 780,000 Utahns.

• Survey: Consolidatation, Cloud, Cybersecurity Top Priorities in 2013
• Source: NextGov   |   Nation   |   November 14, 2012
• Consolidating data centers and other infrastructure, moving more operations to nimble computer clouds and avoiding a cyberattack or other security breach are the top three priorities for state chief information officers in 2013, according to a survey.

• Georgia Blasts Its 1st Online School
• Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution   |   Georgia   |   November 14, 2012
• State Board of Education members blasted Georgia Cyber Academy officials, saying the online school is failing to meet the needs of its special education students.

• Program Benefits Veterans, Saves States Millions
• BY: Government Technology   |   Nation   |   November 13, 2012
• A program in Washington state uses data sharing to help veterans access proper benefits, and saves millions in state Medicaid funding.

• Hawaii’s Solar Tax Credits Have Soaring Price Tag
• BY: Stateline   |   Hawaii   |   November 13, 2012
• The widespread popularity of Hawaii’s solar energy incentive -- and mass confusion over how to implement it -- have dealt a blow to the state’s treasury and become a major topic in state politics.
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• Maryland DNA Law to Face U.S. Supreme Court Test
• Source: Baltimore Sun   |   Maryland   |   November 13, 2012
• Maryland's DNA law, which allows police to take samples of suspects' genetic material for possible matches to other crimes, will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court next year, the justices announced.

• Boston Invests in Hackers
• BY: Government Technology   |   Boston   |   November 12, 2012
• Boston launched a new hacker space to bring academics, industry professionals and the public sector together to solve problems.

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