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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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Trends
5G Doesn’t Resolve the Digital Divide, Could Make It Worse
Due to new technology’s inherent likelihood to leave segments of the population behind, experts and interested observers say government must work to ensure small-cell network rollouts benefit the whole of communities.
February 07, 2020
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Security
Washington State Legislators Debate over New Privacy Bills
A number of bills have been introduced that seek to transform the relationship between the state's consumers, data brokers and large tech companies, but lawmakers don't necessarily agree on the legislative fine print.
February 03, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Louisiana and Colorado Cities Continue Improving IT Use
Shreveport, La., and Boulder, Colo., are using tools like open source development, flatter organizational structures and performance dashboards to inspire continuous improvements in each city’s use of technology.
January 28, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Social Media Reps, Mayors Gather to Discuss Effective Usage
Experts from Twitter and Facebook were on hand at the recent event in Washington, D.C., where mayors from the United States came to share tips, best practices and stories about the job.
January 27, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Cyberattack Hobbles Oregon County Network, Services
While the attack against Tillamook County has not officially been dubbed ransomware and local leaders haven't commented on a posted ransom, the incident has all the trappings of that style of attack.
January 27, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Kansas City Removes Bus Fee to Encourage Ridership
Kansas City, Mo., will remove the $1.50 bus fare this year to further encourage residents to use the system. But having accessible public transit is only one part of the city’s wider goal of improving quality of life.
January 24, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
Creator of World Wide Web Now Seeks to Tame It with a Contract, Internet Holds Its Breath
Cyberattacks, Internet shutdowns, online bullying, and other types of behavior threaten the rights of citizens. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who created the World Wide Web, offers a contract to regulate Internet norms.
January 23, 2020
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Workforce
Hiring Initiative to Try to Rectify Tech’s Gender Imbalance
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has passed a Women in Technology Hiring Initiative aimed at connecting at-risk and disconnected youth ages 14-24 with career mentors and training them to bolster its entry-level IT candidates.
January 16, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Startup Hopes to Manage Curb Space for Safety, Efficiency
Three winners will get access to Coord’s software, apps and APIs, and collaboration from the company’s experts, to deliver a project by the end of the year to make local streets and sidewalks safer or more efficient.
January 15, 2020
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Housing and Urban Issues
City Hopes to Use Car Data to Make Infrastructure Decisions
Ann Arbor, Mich., is using its ongoing partnership with the University of Michigan and private industry to gather and share data from connected vehicle and infrastructure interactions.
January 15, 2020
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