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
What’s New in Civic Tech: Meet the 50 Mayors Challenge Cities
Plus, Philadelphia launches new cross-sector household Internet assessment survey, Ohio has built a distracted driving dashboard, and Los Angeles is working to help young people impacted by the digital divide.
June 17, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
Closeup of the Capitol building in Austin, Texas.
Government Experience
Texas Overhauls Website in Bid to Improve User Experience
Last week, the Texas Department of Information Resources announced the relaunch of the state’s official website, texas.gov. The new design offers scalability for periods of high demand and a user-friendly layout.
June 17, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Cloud & Computing
How the Pandemic Accelerated Modernization Efforts in Arizona
Speakers at the Arizona Virtual Digital Government Summit examined how the pandemic tested existing digital infrastructure systems — and how it demonstrated the need for governments to evolve.
June 11, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Data Shows Tech Hiring Is Up
Plus, Baltimore unveils a new data dashboard related to traffic stops; a Tennessee accelerator pushes to boost tech companies in the state; New Mexico seeks to improve Internet access and more.
June 10, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Maryland Puts Millions Toward Expanding Its Tech Workforce
Gov. Larry Hogan has invested $6.5 million into strategic partnerships through an employment program aimed at boosting information technology, cybersecurity and green jobs training.
June 04, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Global Food Data Project Kicks Off
Plus, a new online platform tracks health disparities across the country, a study in Kansas is the latest regional effort to obtain more precise broadband data and new data details equity gaps related to public parks.
June 03, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
downtown scranton
Cloud & Computing
After Hack and Scandal, Scranton, Pa., Focuses on Cloud ERP
Coming on the heels of a political scandal and a large cyber attack, Scranton’s recent move to modernize its ERP system is key to rebuilding public trust, ensuring security and bringing city operations up to date.
May 28, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
baltimore
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Baltimore Offers New Internships
Plus, Dayton, Ohio, rolls out a police transparency portal for public info; Howard County, Md., announces a new robust digital equity initiative; and a Florida sheriff’s office deploys tech to find wandering seniors.
May 27, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Housing Session at 2021 CfA Summit
Civic Innovation
Good Data Is Essential in the Fight Against Housing Insecurity
During the 2021 Code for America Summit earlier this month, experts discussed lessons they have learned using data to guide resource allocation and intervention efforts while combating housing insecurity.
May 25, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Aerial view of a crowd of people overlayed with computer code.
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: CfA Launches Safety Net Scorecard
Plus, Virginia launches a statewide public health equity dashboard, data from Yelp shows the impact of car-free streets in communities, Alabama launches new centralized COVID-19 response app, and more.
May 20, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Charlotte's Greenville neighborhood razing
Civic Innovation
VR Project Revives Razed Black Neighborhoods in Charlotte, N.C.
A Johnson C. Smith University project will give individuals a view into the destruction of historical Black neighborhoods of Charlotte, N.C., through virtual reality tech. The project is expected to be completed in 2022.
May 20, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Phoenix, Ariz., Chooses IT Veteran Hambric as Acting CIO
Following the departure of Matthew Arvay, Phoenix, Ariz., has selected an acting CIO in Steen Hambric, who has been the city’s assistant CIO since 2017. Arvay now works in the private sector.
May 18, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Security
Florida Schools Could Be Frontlines in Misinformation Fight
This Cyber Citizenship initiative, developed by a partnership between New America and Cyber Florida, will equip educators with resources to teach K-12 students how to identify misinformation online.
May 14, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
downtown miami
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Knight Invests $1M in CfA Brigades
Plus, this week Code for America holds its annual summit event, Boston’s Digital Team shares case study giving transparency to its work, a map charts recent American migration data, and more.
May 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Silhouette profile group of men and women of diverse culture.
Civic Innovation
Delaware Group Builds Toward a More Inclusive IT Workforce
To address the diversity gaps in the state’s public- and private-sector workforce, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership has developed a strategy to help build a more inclusive tech talent pipeline.
May 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Innovation
Civic Innovation
Partnership Puts Weight Behind Making Georgia a Tech Go-To
The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, a public-private partnership focused on spurring innovation, is working to move the needle on the mission to make the state the “technology capital of the East Coast.”
May 12, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: CfA Summit Tackles Equitable Design
Plus, an internal federal government innovation program picks 22 ideas to receive phased support funding, a new data warehouse aims to consolidate California’s statewide data on homelessness, and more.
May 06, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
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Civic Innovation
Austin-Travis County EMS Builds Public Safety Drone Fleet
The Texas county’s EMS now includes SPARTAN: a program using drones to assist first responders in various missions to improve public health and safety and give the department a better look at the big picture.
05/04/2021 02:30 PM
 · Julia Edinger
A young kid using a virtual reality headset.
Civic Innovation
Library of Things: Granting Community Access to Emerging Tech
As the definition of literacy evolves to include digital and technological literacy, libraries are also evolving to include new technologies in their offerings to meet a wide range of community needs.
May 03, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Government Experience
This Connecticut Town Has Embraced the Hybrid Virtual Meeting
Middletown, Conn., leaders have decided the virtual meeting format adopted during the pandemic will remain — and incorporate AI. The new approach is offering residents unprecedented opportunity to engage in town business.
April 30, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: Kamala Harris to Tackle Broadband
Plus, Maine rolls out an innovation challenge around advancing the state's clean energy sector; New Mexico welcomes an aerospace-technology collaborative program hub; Microsoft shares open data campaign tips; and more.
April 29, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Health and Human Services
Transforming Training: Austin Uses VR for EMS Responders
Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services in Texas has incorporated augmented and virtual reality into its training process, allowing first responders to prepare more effectively for mass-casualty events.
April 29, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Emerging Tech
Can AI Give California an Edge in the Fight Against Wildfires?
Sonoma County, Calif., is implementing artificial intelligence technology to help emergency management workers detect wildfires before they spread out of control. Could this be the blueprint for other at-risk counties?
April 23, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
global
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: 631 Cities Enter Mayors Challenge
Plus, Boston offers free public transit to test financial incentives’ influence over commuter behavior, San Diego expands its free Wi-Fi program to 300 new locations, and more.
April 22, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Analytics
Baltimore Open Data Efforts Aim to Rebuild Public Trust
Mayor Brandon Scott is spearheading efforts to increase transparency in city government. Data-driven tools are helping Baltimore residents drill into how the administration is meeting its goals and a range of other topics.
April 22, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
School Lunches
K-12 Education
Cloud Software Helping Schools Track Student Nutrition
School districts across the U.S. have implemented cloud-based software to monitor student nutrition, with the goal of simplifying meal planning and improving student health.
April 21, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
The Philadelphia skyline at dusk.
Government Experience
Philadelphia Uses Innovation Fund to Inspire Agencies to Take Action
To encourage city agencies to reimagine and transform their internal and public-facing services, Philadelphia, Penn., has established an accessible and flexible innovation grant process.
April 16, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
The U.S. Capitol Building.
Policy
Could Regulating Social Media Companies Fix the Internet?
A congressional hearing last month took up the sticky issue of when and how to hold companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter accountable for misinformation. Lawmakers are now faced with a regulatory maze.
April 07, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Baltimore Mayor Names Two Key Tech, Equity Roles
Mayor Brandon Scott recently made two key technology hires – a chief data officer and a director of broadband and digital equity – that will help to address the city’s data needs and digital divide.
April 07, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
a digital padlock
Security
North Dakota Takes Multipronged Approach to Cybersecurity
The North Dakota Information Technology Department is focusing on several new initiatives to increase cybersecurity across government agencies as well as for the individuals they serve.
April 05, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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