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David Raths

Contributing Writer

David Raths is a contributing writer for Government Technology magazine.

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Budget & Finance
Grant Management Software Helps Manage Federal COVID Funds
Federal funding to help governments recover from pandemic-related losses is in no short supply, but state and local agencies must find new ways to track the flow of grant dollars and get the money where it’s needed.
September 2021
 · David Raths
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Emerging Tech
Mobile Driver’s Licenses Pave the Way for Unified Digital IDs
More and more states are rolling out digital driver’s licenses, and experts see that trend continuing as federal standards take shape and citizens embrace an improved government experience.
July/August 2021
 · David Raths
Virginia Chief Data Officer Carlos Rivero
Workforce & People
Virginia Tackles Pandemic Response, Opioid Crisis with Data
CDO Carlos Rivero explains how he aligns his priorities with the CIO’s, how COVID-19 accelerated Virginia’s data governance strategy and how his time with the Federal Transit Administration informs state-level work.
December 2020
 · David Raths
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Cloud & Computing
In the Shift to Telework, Can We Secure the Virtual Office?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive move to telework for government workers and opened up new avenues for hackers to infiltrate systems — and it’s a situation that’s lasting longer than anyone expected.
October/November 2020
 · David Raths
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Digital Communities
Government Experience Awards 2020: Government Goes Virtual
In the fourth annual Government Experience Awards, winning jurisdictions proved that in the face of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to bring vital services to communities with innovative digital tools.
September 23, 2020
 · David Raths
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Broadband and Network
Expanding Internet Access Improves Health Outcomes
‘Double-burdened counties’ have both poor health outcomes and low broadband penetration, making connectivity a priority. High-speed Internet creates access to telehealth services for preventive and critical care.
June 2020
 · David Raths
Justice and Public Safety
Next-Generation Emergency Alerts — What’s Working Where?
From hurricanes to wildfires, emergency events are getting more destructive and more deadly. States, counties and cities are finding ways to reach a mobile population where they are with the vital information they need.
January/February 2019
 · David Raths
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FutureStructure News
6 Organizations Making a Big Impact on Smart Cities
Partnerships with nonprofits and foundations drive city innovation.
September 2018
 · David Raths
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Visualization Takes Open Data to the Next Level
An in-depth look at five interactive websites that offer fresh views of data.
June 2017
 · David Raths
Archive
How APIs Are Central to One County’s E-Government Revitalization
Douglas County, Colo., is working to find better ways of sharing data both with the public and between government offices.
January/February 2017
 · David Raths
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