Government Technology

Brian Heaton

Brian Heaton is a senior writer for Government Technology. He also regularly contributes to Governing, Emergency Management and Public CIO magazines. Brian started his journalism career in 1999, covering sports and fitness for two trade publications based in Long Island, N.Y. He can be reached at bheaton@govtech.com and @govtechbrian on Twitter.

 

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Recent Articles

Smart Traffic Signals Get a Green Light
February 15, 2012 - Long red lights may be a thing of the past if adaptive traffic control projects such as Ada County, Idaho's become more common.

California Unveils New Mobile Template for Developers
February 14, 2012 - Programmers can now create mobile apps using state GPS and mapping information.

Obama’s Budget Cuts Fed IT by $586 Million
February 13, 2012 - The administration's proposed budget tightens the proverbial belt around technology expenditures, as Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel further encourages agencies to do more with less.

New Orleans Looks Online to Combat Blight
February 10, 2012 - With help from Code for America, The Big Easy will develop a website that helps residents report on blighted areas of the city.

Oregon Saves Millions with Web Conferencing
February 09, 2012 - Online tool calculates money saved and emissions avoided from less travel due to having video conferences.

Will Safety Issues Ground Police Use of Unmanned Drones?
February 07, 2012 - Interest in unmanned aircraft systems may be rising, but the Federal Aviation Administration has delayed its proposed regulations for their use.

Wichita, Kan., Reboots Permitting and Inspection System
February 06, 2012 - Wichita's Office of Central Inspection has moved to a Web-based project-tracking and management system that should make applying for permits easier.

New Platform Makes ‘Citizen Sourcing’ Fun and Games
February 03, 2012 - Users compete and earn rewards for their participation on local government websites.

With Chopra Gone, Is Open Government in Jeopardy?
January 30, 2012 - Experts weigh-in on the impact former Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra's departure will have on government open data issues and discuss the future.

Virginia to Revamp Transportation Operations Centers
January 27, 2012 - Administrator says no other state's transportation department has blended management and technology in the way Virginia hopes to.

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