• 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.

• How a Smart Grid Can Get the Lights Back on Faster
• BY: Stephen Goldsmith   |   November 16, 2012
• Smart meters are playing a crucial role in speeding the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. They have the potential to do much more.

• 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.

• City- and County-Centered Wikis
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   Nation   |   November 15, 2012
• Built on the same concept as a typical Wikipedia page, city and county-centered wikis are popping up around the country.

• The Art of Networking Government
• BY: John M. Kamensky   |   November 15, 2012
• Collaborative networks are happening all over. A comprehensive new study focusing on public safety provides a roadmap for spreading them across the governmental landscape.
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• 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.