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Brian Heaton

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

Workforce & People

Washington State May Consolidate Tech Agencies

House Bill 1391 would combine all technology operations into the Consolidated Technology Services Agency and under the purview of Washington State CIO Michael Cockrill.

January 30, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

New York Doubles Down on Broadband Expansion

New program leverages both public and private resources to expand high-speed connectivity in the state.

January 29, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Transportation

Google Warns Against Driverless Car Regulations

Company tells California Department of Motor Vehicles to not impose safety restrictions, argues for its own safeguards.

January 28, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

North Dakota Considering Enhanced Drivers' Licenses

State would become one of just a handful to issue identification to cross borders.

January 28, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

Federal Lawmakers Unite on Community Broadband

A group of U.S. legislators have introduced a measure to help cities build their own high-speed networks.

January 23, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Health & Human Services

Texas Expanding Telemedicine Use for Inmates

A partnership among three Texas agencies is enabling the state to save money on prisoner health-care costs through telemedicine visits.

January 23, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Transportation

New App Latest Move in Sacramento, Calif.’s Parking Overhaul

Parkmobile will enable Sacramentans and visitors to California’s state capitol to pay for parking more efficiently using their smartphones.

January 21, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Workforce & People

Feds Eye Expanded Tech Commercialization

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., plans to reintroduce a bill that would make it easier to consumerize government-created technologies.

January 20, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

Will Obama’s Support of Broadband Competition Matter?

Experts weigh in on the impact President Barack Obama’s remarks on broadband may have in state legislatures and the marketplace.

January 16, 2015
· Brian Heaton
Public Safety

Is Live-Streamed Video Really That Valuable to Cops?

While many law enforcement officials are dabbling with real-time video feeds during investigations, experts believe still images are more effective for decision-making.

January 15, 2015
· Brian Heaton