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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.

Health and Human Services

States Bolster Support for Autistic Residents With Technology

As the federal government’s approach to serving people with autism shifts under a new administration, states continue using technology to meet autistic people where they are, to provide support.

May 15, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: What Ending the DEA Will Mean

Plus, New York announced grants through its ConnectALL initiative, Albuquerque halted a fiber installation initiative after resident complaints, broadband legislation to support rural providers emerged, and more.

May 15, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Policy

Does the Federal Government Have a Right to States’ Data?

As data management becomes an increasingly important priority for state governments and the people they serve, experts examine what authority the federal government has to access private state information.

May 14, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Workforce & People

South Dakota CIO Leaves Behind a Culture of Innovation

State CIO Madhu Gottumukkala reflects on lessons learned and IT advances focused on better public service, as he prepares to depart for a new cybersecurity role with the federal government.

May 13, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

Could the End Be Near for the Digital Equity Act?

President Donald Trump has called for ending the Digital Equity Act, which Congress passed as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, referring to it as unconstitutional. Advocates respond and examine what that could mean.

May 09, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Wireless by the Numbers

Plus, new broadband legislation has been introduced, the BEAD program remains on hold amid pressure to expedite its review, Philadelphia has launched a laptop distribution initiative, and more.

May 08, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Florida Workforce Initiative

Plus, New Jersey has launched a new grant program, a small California city has begun building its fiber network, a new report assesses federal broadband data gaps that could impact reaching universal connectivity, and more.

May 01, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers

Rebecca Kauma

Director of Digital Equity, Los Angeles County

Spring 2025
· Julia Edinger
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers

Ellen Strom

Former Chief Accessibility Officer, Pennsylvania

Spring 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

Aspen Institute Unveils AI Transparency Suggestions for Utah

The Aspen Policy Academy has released a framework intended to standardize the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy's evaluation processes, to help build transparency for individuals and companies.

April 29, 2025
· Julia Edinger