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Tod Newcombe

Tod Newcombe

Managing Editor

Tod is the managing editor of Governing and the contributing editor of our sister publication, Government Technology. He was previously the editor of Public CIO, e.Republic’s award-winning publication for IT executives in the public sector, and is the author of several books on information management. 

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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2020
State legislatures will have a lot on their plates. They’ll deal with issues in wildly differing ways. We set the context for the 2020 session with an overview of abortion, election security, housing, immigration, net neutrality, pensions, pre-emption, recession fears, redistricting, vaping, and workforce.
January 07, 2020
 · Alan Greenblatt, David Kidd, Tod Newcombe
Finance
Government’s Mixed Success with Financial Modernization
The financial system for any major organization is complex and that includes state and local government. Efforts to expand the capabilities of finance through new technology can lead to different results as these two examples show.
January 06, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
Geeks Come to the Government's Rescue
The organization some refer to as "the Peace Corps for geeks" has launched a major effort to improve the way people apply for benefits.
January 24, 2018
 · Tod Newcombe
REAL ID
Archive
15 Years Later, REAL ID Act's Vision Will Finally Become Reality
After years of fighting the post-9/11 law that added security standards for ID cards, states seem to be on board. It's going to cost them, though.
December 21, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
As Artificial Intelligence Grows in Government, Experts Urge Caution
The technology certainly has benefits, but some say they could be outweighed by its drawbacks.
November 29, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
4 Ways to Modernize Data
Take these steps and usher in a new era of better services.
October 26, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
Government Technology's Complicated History
The public sector has been notoriously slow to embrace technology. Is that finally changing?
September 27, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
As a 9/11-Inspired Emergency Network Nears, Some States May Go Rogue
The government is building a nationwide network that helps first responders communicate better during emergencies. To succeed, most states must opt in.
August 30, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
Drowning in Data, Cities Turn to 'Citizen Scientists'
Governments have more data than they have the manpower to handle. Some recruit volunteers to help analyze it all, but they're far from being experts in data.
July 27, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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Archive
IT Department? In Small-Town Governments, They Rarely Exist.
Many cities and towns are struggling to keep up with the latest technological advances. But in a few places, their bigger peers are willing to help.
June 28, 2017
 · Tod Newcombe
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