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Brian Heaton

Brian Heaton was a writer for Government Technology and Emergency Management magazines from 2011 to mid-2015.

Government Experience

NTIA Launches Wireless Spectrum Webpage

The National Telecommunications & Information Administration has put a compendium of federal spectrum use online at Spectrum.Gov.

April 11, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Meet the Tech-Savviest Legislators in the U.S. (Interactive Map)

These 13 state lawmakers are leaders when it comes to tackling technology policy and legislation.

April 10, 2014
· Brian Heaton
California Ruling Exempts Personal Devices From Open Records Laws -- Will It Stand?

Experts worry that a recent California appeals court ruling about the state’s Public Records Act could stunt the open government movement across the U.S.

April 09, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Cybersecurity

TechAmerica Hires Michael Spierto as Cybersecurity Policy Director

Move gives technology lobbying group a fresh boost of federal legislative expertise.

April 04, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Cloud & Computing

CIOs Chime in on Maine Texting Scandal

Some state and local government tech czars believe Maine’s approach to banning text messaging to conduct state business is a mistake.

April 03, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

New Bill Pushes for Expanded DNA Testing in California

Legislation would improve access to DNA testing for convicted prisoners seeking exoneration.

April 01, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Transportation

Expert: California Car Data Privacy Bill ‘Unworkable’

A data privacy expert thinks California legislation that would give car owners more choice in how data collected by their vehicles is transmitted is defective.

March 27, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Budget & Finance

Should the Federal Government Open a Spectrum Leasing Agency?

One nonprofit thinks the U.S. General Services Administration’s handling of surplus real estate could serve as a model to release more wireless spectrum into the marketplace.

March 26, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

Connecticut Local Governments Seek Regional 911 Authority

New legislation would allow three Connecticut towns to consolidate their 911 dispatch centers.

March 26, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Connecticut Local Governments Seek Regional 911 Authority

New legislation would allow three Connecticut towns to consolidate their 911 dispatch centers.

March 25, 2014
· Brian Heaton