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Brian Heaton

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

Justice & Public Safety

Is the FCC Moving Too Fast on Wireless 911 Location Accuracy?

The wireless industry is bristling over the Commission’s proposed rulemaking on indoor horizontal and vertical wireless 911 location results.

February 24, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Public Safety

Kentucky Cellphone Users May See Rise in 911 Service Fees

New legislation would raise the monthly emergency 911 services fee on cellphone bills from 70 cents to $1.

February 20, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Kentucky Cellphone Users May See Rise in 911 Service Fees

New legislation would raise the monthly emergency 911 services fee on cellphone bills from 70 cents to $1 in the Bluegrass State.

February 20, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Government Experience

FCC to Address Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission will establish rules to protect ‘Open Internet.'

February 19, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Health & Human Services

Prescription Drug Database Fight Continues in Missouri

Lawmakers want to create an electronic system to monitor who is being prescribed potentially addictive drugs, but critics are concerned with privacy risks.

February 14, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

911 Call Centers Consider Impact of FCC Texting Proposal

The FCC wants all text message providers to support emergency texts to 911 by the end of the year. But call center managers have concerns.

February 12, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

911 Call Centers Consider Impact of FCC Texting Proposal

The FCC wants all text message providers to support emergency texts to 911 by the end of the year. But call center managers have concerns.

February 11, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

Utah Bill Would Kill Fiber Network Infrastructure Expansion

House Bill 60 sets up roadblocks for interlocal agency that helps spread broadband connectivity.

February 10, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Alabama Bill Would Ban Drones from Harassing Sportsmen

Alabama Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, is sponsoring legislation that would ban the use of drones from bothering those engaged in legal hunting and fishing activities.

February 05, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

Is the Future of Kansas' Google Fiber in Question?

Legislation was introduced — and then pulled — that would outlaw community broadband projects in the state. But it could return later this year.

February 03, 2014
· Brian Heaton