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Julia Edinger

Julia Edinger

Staff Writer

Julia Edinger is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Toledo and has since worked in publishing and media. She's currently located in Southern California.

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Workforce & People
Arkansas CISO Gary Vance Talks Early Progress, Long-Term Goals
Following the departure of former CISO Nolan Leatherwood in April 2021, Gary Vance has stepped into the top cyber position. He shared the challenges inherent to a jump to the public sector and key initiatives underway.
December 07, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Emerging Tech
Governments Consider Ethics, Transparency in Cutting-Edge Tech
As the likes of space travel and facial recognition made headlines in 2021, state and local governments looked at how — and if — emerging technologies can be put to use for public-sector business.
December 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: Pew Releases State Broadband Map
Plus, Rhode Island is investing $1.7 million worth of grants into Internet expansion efforts for that state, and the USDA has started to accept applications for its own grants to overcome rural broadband challenges.
December 02, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Justice and Public Safety
Yonkers PD Updates Systems to Enhance Operations, Transparency
The New York police department is aiming to improve public safety and communications with an integrated technology ecosystem that includes a real-time crime center, cloud-based software and more.
December 01, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Simon Huang Named Chief Technology Officer of St. Louis, Mo.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has appointed Simon Huang as the city’s new chief technology officer. He will bring both public- and private-sector experience when he begins work in this position on Dec. 1.
November 29, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Government Experience
Gainesville, Fla., Launches Platform to Track Strategic Vision
The city of Gainesville, Fla., has selected a platform to manage the progress of its strategic vision. The new tool will help the city make informed decisions and increase transparency, officials say.
November 29, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: Colorado Digital Service Picks New Lead
Plus, GAO discusses value of a federal academy for developing a pipeline of new tech talent, and the Federal Communications Commission seeks comments on its new affordable connectivity program.
November 24, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: State-Level Broadband Work Surges
In the wake of the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill, state and local government organizations find their digital equity efforts robustly funded, while many leaders at those levels are rolling out specific plans.
November 18, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Analytics
Philadelphia Launches Open Data Tool for Residents, Others
This week, the city of Philadelphia released its Open Data Dashboard, a platform that displays recently published data sets to increase transparency and to serve as a resource for other organizations.
November 17, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
Oakland Program Empowers Groups to Tackle Digital Divide
The Town Link program will support 10 organizations in Oakland, Calif., to offer digital skills programs to support their community as one piece of the city’s efforts to bridge the digital divide.
November 12, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Census Bureau Delays ACS Data
Plus, Kansas City, Mo., launches new phase in digital equity work; Wisconsin unveils new broadband grants; Philadelphia debuts an online tax center; and a data map tackles chain restaurants.
November 11, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
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Cloud & Computing
Wisconsin, Google Partner to Enhance Professional Licensing
A partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Google Cloud and MTX will expedite the occupational licensing process through automation with the MavQ AI platform.
November 10, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: NYC to Connect 1.6M Web Users by 2024
Plus, applications for the U.S. Digital Corps will open soon, the Knight Foundation makes a significant commitment to Detroit’s digital equity work, and Denice Ross is the new U.S. chief data scientist.
November 04, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
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Justice and Public Safety
Ohio Pilot Taps Mass Spectrometers for Efficient Drug Tests
Ohio has announced a new pilot that involves using mass spectrometers to increase efficiency and safety around drug testing to increase officer safety, aid in investigations and help connect individuals to treatment.
October 29, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Meet Biden’s FCC Commissioner Picks
Plus, the USDA plans to make $1.15 billion available to efforts that aim to bolster rural access to high-speed Internet; Montana makes a move to create its own statewide broadband map; and more.
October 28, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
Online Cannabis Licensing System Nets Efficiencies in Michigan
The city of Lansing, Mich., modernized the process of marijuana business licensing through a new online records management system. The changes have simplified the process for city staff and end users.
October 27, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Michigan Governor Selects CSO Laura Clark to Serve as CIO
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday the appointment of Laura Clark to the position of chief information officer. Clark will also continue to serve in her role as the state’s chief security officer.
October 26, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: JHU, Bloomberg Team on New Center
Plus, Philadelphia reports progress in getting residents connected to the Internet, Cleveland has a new program to connect residents to resources, an online map lets residents get involved with redistricting work, and more.
October 21, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
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Workforce & People
Melissa Bridges to Leave Role With Little Rock, Ark.
Melissa Bridges, the first performance and innovation coordinator for Little Rock, Ark., has announced on social media that she will be leaving her position to join the private sector.
October 20, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Justice and Public Safety
Big Sky, Big Data: Mont. Area Pilots AI for Wildfire Defense
The Big Sky Fire Department, located in the community of Big Sky, Mont., is testing out Pano's AI wildfire detection technology to help increase fire visibility and improve response efforts.
October 19, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: Illinois' Two Broadband Efforts
Plus, the Federal Communications Commission has committed an additional $1 billion to the Emergency Connectivity Fund program, California looks to improve its procurement processes for tech services, and more.
October 14, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
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Civic Innovation
DHS Launches Website to Reunite Families Separated at Border
The Department of Homeland Security’s Family Reunification Task Force launched a website called together.gov that aims to help reunite families separated by the U.S. government at the U.S.-Mexico border.
October 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
Boston’s Latest Chatbot Fights Food Insecurity One Text at a Time
A new SMS chatbot launched by the Mayor's Office of Food Access aims to help connect residents to resources that can help combat food insecurity. The tool is part of Boston's larger food access agenda.
October 08, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Grants Power Grassroots Digital Equity
Plus, a new report addresses ways the country’s largest county can get all of its citizens connected; San Jose, Calif., launches a new initiative to aid with Internet affordability; and more.
October 07, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Pennsylvania Deploys Virtual Trainings to Build IT Workforce
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recently launched SkillUp PA, a free virtual job training program that offers online training to bolster the commonwealth’s information technology workforce.
October 07, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Justice and Public Safety
NIST-Funded Project to Create North Carolina AR Testbed
Nonprofit research group RTI International and the White Cross Fire Department have teamed up to pilot augmented reality technology for firetruck pump panel training. The goal is to create a blueprint for the industry.
September 30, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Digital_Equity
Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: Digital Inclusion Week Begins
Plus, the Federal Communications Commission commits $1 billion to emergency connectivity program aimed at students, Philadelphia plans to continue its PHLDonateTech program for another year, and more.
September 30, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Government Experience
Chicago Expands Kiosk Program to Make Services More Accessible
Chicago and its technology partner CityBase have expanded a program offering payment kiosks throughout the city. The devices are strategically positioned to allow safe and easy access to services 24/7.
September 23, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Device Access for Every American Act
Plus, the U.S. Census Bureau makes its 2020 count data related to redistricting available in an easier to read format, a Los Angeles digital equity program offers a new IT certificate, and more.
September 16, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Health and Human Services
Virginia EMS Agency Uses Cloud-Based Telematics to Track Fleet
The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services has implemented a fleet management software to monitor its vehicles. The cloud-based technology helps the agency oversee critical operations from any location.
September 16, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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