Government Technology

Sarah Rich

Staff Writer

In 2008, Sarah Rich graduated from California State University, Chico, where she majored in news-editorial journalism and minored in sociology. Since 2010, Sarah has written for Government Technology magazine and covers a spectrum of public-sector IT topics, including cloud computing, transparency, broadband, and other innovative projects and trends. She currently lives in Sacramento, Calif.

Twitter: @SarahRichforGT

Recent Articles

311 App Arrives in Los Angeles
April 03, 2013 - MyLA311 provides mashup of the city's social media updates, locates local attractions and maintains a traditional 311 reporting component.

California's New GeoPortal Touts 'Socially-Derived Maps'
March 29, 2013 - This summer, the California Technology Agency will unveil the "myMap" tab, which lets citizens build personalized GIS maps through a mashup of data.

Largest U.S. Municipal Utility Deploys Advanced Smart Grid Network
March 28, 2013 - San Antonio, Texas-based municipal utility CPS Energy will operate on an open IPv6-based networking platform to improve smart grid solutions.

Kansas City's New Chief Innovation Officer Seeks to Connect Government and Community
March 27, 2013 - Ashley Z. Hand looks to engage citizens with the Challenge Cabinet and connecting schools to resources.

Cops Worldwide Participate in Global Tweet-a-Thon
March 25, 2013 - Law enforcement connects and shares thoughts about what wearing a police badge really means.

Free Tax Filing Online Helps Low-Income Citizens
March 21, 2013 - Myfreetaxes.com lets low- and moderate-income citizens file state and federal taxes for free, avoiding fees for professional tax preparation.

Pennsylvania Automates HR Processes, Cuts Costs
March 18, 2013 - A streamlined online process allows new hires in Pennsylvania state agencies to complete orientation more quickly and efficiently.

Illinois DHS Digitizes Forms, Leverages Mainframe Technology
March 15, 2013 - The DHS plans to digitize all benefit eligibility form types and phase out paper file storage.

Florida Shines in 2013 Transparency Awards
March 13, 2013 - Government transparency nonprofit Sunshine Review awards the most transparent government websites.

New App Helps Jacksonville, Fla., Boost Economic Development
March 12, 2013 - The "JaxHapps" app lets users view information for sports, cultural and music events.

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