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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
Police Are Using Drones for Coronavirus Management
A number of U.S. police departments are using drones as part of their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, though public safety agencies differ in the way they employ the emerging technology.
April 24, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Across the Nation, Cities Hurry to Get Residents Connected
Cities across the country are trying to get more of their citizens access to the Internet during the COVID-19 crisis, with essential services such as medicine and education moving online as residents stay home.
April 24, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
California Cities Install EV Chargers as Symbol of Future
Three California cities have explored locating chargers for electric vehicles in the public right of way. The changes promise to help normalize zero-emissions vehicles across the state.
April 15, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
The Coronavirus Might Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Work to bridge the digital divide has gained momentum in recent years in state and local government, and the case to close the gap may get a further boost by the novel coronavirus reinforcing the importance of having the Internet at home.
April 08, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Pandemic Forces Local Governments’ Hands into Era of Virtual Public Meetings
Local governments have a legal obligation to keep conducting business and engaging the public during the global pandemic, but there can often be more to virtual public meetings than meets the eye.
April 07, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Boston Mayor Keeps City Up to Date on Coronavirus with Tech
The city has launched a number of data-enabled digital applications over the past few weeks as a way of keeping residents updated about the public health crisis rippling across the state.
April 01, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
As Election Security Concerns Rise, Paperless Voting Falls
Once heralded as the solution to most election woes, our affinity for paperless voting technology has dimmed. Today, experts consider it one of the biggest liabilities, and favor a return to paper ballots.
March 26, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
Future-Proofing Government: Building a Resilient IT Workforce
Millennials now outnumber baby boomers in the public-sector workforce. Retention and recruitment can be tough across the board but perhaps nowhere more challenging than in IT. Leaders must work with HR and create incentives and pathways to keep the next generation engaged and on board.
March 03, 2020
 · Noelle Knell, Government Technology
Election Systems and Software
Trends
U.S. Distances Itself from Online Voting, West Virginia Gets Closer
After trying Internet voting for overseas voters, West Virginia is expanding the option for those with physical disabilities. But MIT researchers now say they’ve found worrying flaws in the app the state has been using.
February 14, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
With Great Data Comes Great Responsibility, Experts Say
At the Public Sector CIO Academy, experts from the public and private sectors provided insight into what IT leaders need to think about when considering data collection and sharing aimed at benefiting residents' lives.
February 10, 2020
 · Government Technology
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