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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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State and Local Politics and Policy
Mississippi’s ‘Broadband Revolution’ Picks Up Speed
In 2018, Mississippi ranked near the bottom of the country in terms of broadband access. Today, evidence suggests a 2019 law could forever change the status quo of high-speed Internet in rural Mississippi.
June 09, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
Coronavirus and the Courts: What Changes Will Stay?
Tech experts who work with county court systems have implemented a number of digital changes to help justice continue to function in the time of COVID-19, and some of those changes may become permanent.
June 02, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Workforce
Staffing Issues Complicate Unemployment Agency Tech Woes
Because some unemployment insurance cases require human intervention, even states with updated technology can barely keep up with the surge of unemployment insurance claims caused by COVID-19.
May 26, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Arkansas Unemployment Data Breach Releases Resident Info
An unemployment benefits website run by the Arkansas state government suffered a large data breach that left the personal information of thousands of applicants exposed, state officials confirmed.
May 20, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Election Officials Worried About Online Voting Risks
As governments struggle to adapt to the election challenges surrounding COVID-19, a number of states have launched Internet voting pilots. But many experts argue that these programs could easily be co-opted by malicious actors.
May 18, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Finance
Alphabet Calls It Quits on Toronto’s Smart Future
After two and a half years of development and less than a year after unveiling a $2.8 billion (US) master plan, the New York-based Google affiliate Sidewalk Labs has cut its losses and put Toronto’s smart-city project in limbo.
May 08, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Governments Must Also Combat Coronavirus Infodemic
Disinformation of all different stripes is still a persistent problem when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis. Increased reliance on social media and spiking Internet use have helped fuel these campaigns.
May 04, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Phishing Increases Amid COVID-19 with Shift to Online
Hackers have sought to exploit the novel coronavirus to spread chaos, make money and build political advantage. The trends show a variety of ways bad actors are using this particular global moment to their advantage.
May 04, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Seven States Prepare to Join Cybersecurity Program
The National Governors Association has selected seven states to participate in its annual statewide cybersecurity readiness program. Participants will look at a number of different areas for planning development.
May 04, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
COVID-19 Causes Governments to Use Tech More
The California Homeless Data System team is looking to hire new tech talent; a New York City group rolls out a new Census messaging guide; and the Connecticut Data Collaborative is now hosting online events.
May 01, 2020
 · Government Technology
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