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Brian Heaton

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

Education

South Carolina Eyes Bullying Reporting Mandate

A new bill would require South Carolina school districts to provide an anonymous online form to report instances of bullying.

February 03, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Public Safety

What It’s Like to Run a One-Person Department

Most rural emergency managers lack resources and staff but still must prepare for the worst.

January 31, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Boston Tech Innovator to Join Living Cities

Nigel Jacob, co-chair of Boston’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, will begin work on Living Cities’ Public Sector Innovation team next month.

January 30, 2014
· Brian Heaton
New Mexico Legislature May Get More Transparent

Resolutions would expand webcasting and create a permanent archive of recordings.

January 30, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Government Experience

Wisconsin to Adopt Social Media Privacy Law

Gov. Scott Walker expected to sign bill that would prevent Wisconsin employers from asking for the log-in information and passwords for a prospective employee’s social media accounts.

January 27, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

New Hampshire Axes License Plate Reader Bill

Legislation would have authorized law enforcement use of license plate readers in the state.

January 23, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Minnesota Lawmakers Eyeing Phone Data Tracking Law

A group of Minnesota legislators is considering a bill to regulate state law enforcement use of devices that grab smartphone information.

January 22, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Digital Communities

More Money Coming for Technology in Rural States?

New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte has proposed legislation to help rural states get a larger percentage of the Universal Service Fund.

January 17, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Does 'Net Neutrality’ Ruling Have a Silver Lining for Local Govs?

Experts say federal appeals court decision affirms the FCC’s power to remove state barriers to community broadband networks.

January 16, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Former FCC Leaders Caution Altering Telecom Law

The U.S. House of Representatives Communications and Technology Subcommittee begins what will likely be a long string of hearings on potential changes to U.S. telecommunications law.

January 15, 2014
· Brian Heaton