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Julia Edinger

Senior Staff Writer

Julia Edinger is a senior 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 Ohio.

Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Texas County Forms Task Force

Plus, Washington state has appointed an interim broadband director, North Carolina has announced new leadership for the Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, communities are leading digital adoption efforts, and more.

July 03, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

Louisville, Ky., Is Investing in AI Pilots and Workforce

An expansion to its IT operating budget is enabling investment in AI tools to create efficiencies and solve challenges. The city’s technology agency plans to hire a chief AI officer and support staff this year.

July 02, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

Washington, D.C., Will Pilot AI at Public Listening Session

The district will be using a new AI-powered tool to gather feedback as part of its AI Public Listening Session later this month. Depending upon the results, officials may scale the technology for broader use.

July 01, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

U.S. Senate Votes to Strike Moratorium on AI Regulation

The One Big, Beautiful Bill budget legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate Tuesday no longer includes the moratorium on state-level AI regulatory efforts, after a bipartisan vote to amend the bill by removing the provision.

July 01, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Washington State Leadership Change

Plus, proposed legislation aims to address rural broadband funding issues, states address federal funding cuts and program changes, Spectrum is investing in digital skills training, and more.

June 26, 2025
· Julia Edinger
GT Spotlight

States Address Shifting Financial Landscape for Digital Equity

New federal funding cuts are impacting plans for high-speed Internet and digital inclusion work, leaving state broadband directors to explore alternate financing and other ways to move forward.

June 26, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

Sandy Springs, Ga., Eyes AI for Permitting Efficiency

The city of more than 100,000 is vying for a digital innovation grant for a project involving the use of artificial intelligence to modernize the permitting process. Work would begin in September if it receives the funding.

June 25, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

San Jose Is a ‘Civic Sandbox’ for Artificial Intelligence

City officials are building a comprehensive artificial intelligence ecosystem to support economic growth, by incentivizing businesses and enabling experimentation in what they call "the capital of AI."

June 24, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Government Experience

Chicago Takes CityKey Access Offline After Federal Subpoena

The Windy City has committed to maintain in-person access to its CityKey ID card program. However, the use of its online application platform is currently not available as officials reassess their processes.

June 20, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Olivia Trusty Joins the FCC

Plus, experts encourage including artificial intelligence skills in digital literacy programming, Tennessee libraries are getting funding to teach such skills, Maine launched a new device sharing program, and more.

June 18, 2025
· Julia Edinger