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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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Civic Innovation
Colorado Invests in VR to Train HHS Staff in Accessibility
The state of Colorado has launched a pilot program at the Pueblo Regional Center that uses virtual reality technology to train staff to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities and other health needs.
March 17, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What's New in Digital Equity: Detroit Finds New Digital Equity Lead
Plus, Vermont is the latest state actively seeking resident input on its digital equity planning, Hawaii's state digital equity leader is honored by a pair of new awards, and more.
March 16, 2023
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Justice and Public Safety
DC Corrections Pilots Cloud Certification Course
The Washington, D.C., Department of Corrections has implemented a pilot program to help individuals who are incarcerated gain access to cloud certifications that will help ensure they earn living wages upon their release.
March 15, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Government Experience
Utah Chief Innovation Officer Talks Customer Experience
Utah's Chief Innovation Officer Rich Saunders discusses the keys to success the state has found for improving customers' digital government experience, as well as what innovations are coming in this space.
March 10, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What's New in Digital Equity: Gigi Sohn Withdraws as FCC Nominee
Plus, more about Kansas' $15 million of federal funding for digital equity; U.S. senators reintroduce digital equity legislation, $180 for digital equity heading to libraries, and more.
March 09, 2023
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
New York CIO Angelo Riddick Announces Departure from ITS
State CIO Angelo “Tony” Riddick has announced his forthcoming resignation from the role after serving more than two years with the state. He will step down at the end of the month.
March 08, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Cloud & Computing
States Upgrade Medicaid Systems to Deliver Modern Health Care
Tens of millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for health care, and to give them quality, consistent care and qualify for federal reimbursement, many states are adopting a modular approach to MMIS.
March 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
State of the Net: ‘This Is Our Chance to Connect Everybody’
During the 2023 State of the Net Conference, digital equity experts discussed the importance of seizing the current financial opportunity to bridge the digital divide, and why collaboration is essential.
March 06, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Analytics
NOAA Brings Heat Island Data to Life With Maps, VR
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is working with cities to use visualizations to make urban heat island data more accessible. For Washington, D.C., this work led to a virtual reality experience.
March 02, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: The Economic Impact of Broadband
Plus, the Net Inclusion 2023 event brought together digital equity stakeholders; the final awards were announced for the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program; and Missouri launched a survey to guide broadband efforts.
March 02, 2023
 · Julia Edinger
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