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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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Housing and Urban Issues
Cities Focus on Urban Curbs and How to Manage Them
Once an overlooked part of the urban landscape, the curb is now considered hot real estate in many cities. The demands of delivery services, ridesharing and micromobility have cities re-examining how they manage their assets.
April 14, 2021
 · Government Technology
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Security
Will Regulating Social Media Misinformation Fix the Internet?
A congressional hearing last month took up the sticky issue of when and how to hold companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter accountable for misinformation. Lawmakers are now faced with a regulatory maze.
April 12, 2021
 · Government Technology
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Trends
Lawmakers Should Allow Sidewalk Delivery Robots to Stay
The use of robots from companies like Starship Technologies for last-mile deliveries skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and legislators would do well to make them easier to deploy on city sidewalks.
April 09, 2021
 · Government Technology
A person presenting a vaccine passport at an airport
State and Local Politics and Policy
Vaccine Passports: Here’s How Excelsior Pass Works
Though the idea of vaccine passports has attracted criticism, the state of New York has taken the plunge as the first state in the U.S. to create one, saying it will help facilitate economic activity. Here’s how it works.
April 07, 2021
 · Government Technology
K-12 Graph
Security
Cyber Attacks on Schools in 2020 Were Record Breaking: Report
2020 marked a "record-breaking" year for cyber attacks against schools, according to a recent report. Now, education policy organizations are asking policymakers to step up to help mitigate security threats.
March 29, 2021
 · Government Technology
President Joe Biden
Trends
Biden Administration Building Back Better Government IT
Technologists who have worked for and with the government say the change in presidential administrations has sparked new interest in public-sector tech efforts, and the moment is perfect for it.
March 26, 2021
 · Government Technology
Wisconsin state capitol building
Workforce
Wisconsin Partners Up for Unemployment System Overhaul
With the help of the federal digital consulting office 18F, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will begin a highly anticipated overhaul of the state’s unemployment insurance system.
March 25, 2021
 · Government Technology
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Security
Are Governments Prepared if Cyber Attacks Get Worse?
In the past 90 days, the world has witnessed a serious escalation in cyberattacks. Some experts are still predicting that the worst is yet to come. Are we prepared?
March 22, 2021
 · Dan Lohrmann , Government Technology
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Security
How Will Cybersecurity Change in Response to Mass Attacks?
Following the high-profile cyber attacks involving Microsoft and SolarWinds, government agencies are taking a closer look at the risks posed by third-party vendors and how they respond to incidents like these.
March 22, 2021
 · Government Technology
Annapolis, Maryland
Finance
Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Under Pressure from Big Tech
As expected, the Maryland law that created an online advertising tax is facing legal opposition from lobbying groups backed by Amazon, Google and Facebook. The groups argue the law violates the commerce clause.
March 17, 2021
 · Government Technology
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