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Government Technology

Government Technology

Government Technology is Governing's sister e.Republic publication, offering in-depth coverage of IT case studies, emerging technologies and the implications of digital technology on the policies and management of public sector organizations.

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Security
CISA Director Chris Krebs Fired Over Election Dispute
Krebs, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, was removed from his position after disputing President Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
November 30, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Not All Neighborhoods Want Slow Streets. Here’s Why
Well-intentioned transportation projects during the COVID-19 pandemic to slow or remove traffic from city streets tended to serve mostly wealthy, white neighborhoods, said equity activists at the CoMotion LA conference.
November 24, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
While The Election Was “Secure” There Were Still Problems
Despite fears of some sort of cybersecurity apocalypse during this year's presidential election, federal officials say 2020 had no meaningful interference by foreign adversaries. Other issues, however, have held fast.
November 20, 2020
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Workforce
Local Government Employment Still 4% Below Pre-COVID Level
The number of people working in local government continues to rise at a slow pace, and remains well below last year's level. However, the incoming administration has promised to prioritize state and local government aid.
November 16, 2020
 · Government Technology
San Jose City Hall
Housing and Urban Issues
Digital Cities 2020: IT Foundation Key to COVID Response
The winners in this year’s Digital Cities survey have long been following well-laid plans for modernizing infrastructure, cybersecurity and citizen services, meaning they were prepared to stand up to the pandemic.
November 11, 2020
 · Government Technology
Electronic Voting
Security
Despite Risks, Some States Still Use Paperless Voting Machines
Due to financial constraints, a handful of states are still using paperless voting machines, considered by cybersecurity professionals to be the most insecure and most vulnerable to hacking.
November 02, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Slow Streets Were a Success. Should Cities Keep Them?
A recent study examined projects to reduce car use and increase walking and biking on neighborhood streets in five cities, offering a look into how transportation data can be used to craft similar future projects.
October 28, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
CIOs on How to Reframe the Future with Emerging Tech
The annual NASCIO conference concludes with a look at how states are developing governance frameworks around the latest technologies to ensure a focus on citizens and avoid being drawn toward “every shiny widget.”
October 16, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Colorado Preps for Election Night Disinformation Problems
Bracing for a potential swell in foreign interference, the Centennial State has brought on a new team of national security experts to monitor and mitigate potential threats against county election systems.
October 14, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Widespread Unemployment Fraud Is Overwhelming State Systems
State government unemployment systems are under attack from fraudulent applications, as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance programs nationwide are being targeted by cybercriminals. And the situation is only getting worse.
October 13, 2020
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