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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

GIS Supports, Informs Bringing Food to Arizona Tribal Nations

The St. Mary’s Food Bank is using GIS technology to get food to communities, an initiative that plays an increasingly important role as the federal government explores funding changes to benefits programs.

June 17, 2025
· Julia Edinger
GovTech Biz

Santa Monica, Calif., Upgrades How It Makes Purchases

With the full integration of a new procurement solution, the Southern California city aims to simplify how it makes purchases by increasing automation and data analytics capabilities — while meeting compliance requirements.

June 16, 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 12, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Latest BEAD Program Updates

Plus, Kansas is expanding Internet access and digital literacy, local governments in Ohio are investing in skills training, a new workshop series focuses on artificial intelligence use, and more.

June 12, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Health and Human Services

Montana Leverages Online Senior Services Without an App

The state recently reached a rideshare milestone in its partnership with GoGoGrandparent, an on-demand transportation and delivery service platform designed to offer older adults greater independence at no cost.

June 12, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

Feds Release BEAD Program Rules After Months of Review

Federal officials have unveiled widely anticipated revisions regarding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. States had paused some activities in anticipation of the changes.

June 06, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: BEAD Preparation Continues

Plus, a second FCC commissioner has announced his departure, a survey reveals a major area lacking in digital accessibility efforts, local governments are expanding their fiber networks, and more.

June 05, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: FCC Commissioner Steps Down

Plus, Hawaii students were recognized for their contributions to broadband data mapping work, a report shows more than half of New Yorkers use free public Wi-Fi, another shows progress in rural broadband expansion, and more.

May 29, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Artificial Intelligence

State AI Regulation Ban Clears U.S. House of Representatives

The proposal, part of the reconciliatory federal budget document dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” now heads to the U.S. Senate. It includes a 10-year stop on states being able to regulate artificial intelligence.

May 23, 2025
· Julia Edinger
Broadband and Network

What’s New in Digital Equity: Net Inclusion 2025 Highlights

Plus, officials launched a new global coalition to support multilingual Internet access, advocates continue calling for the renewal of congressionally approved federal funding, one county will expand fiber Internet, and more.

May 22, 2025
· Julia Edinger