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Katya Diaz

Staff Writer

Katya Diaz is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.

 

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Workforce & People
Kansas City, Mo., CIO David Evans Will Step Down from Role
After four years of serving as the city’s CIO, Evans shared that he will be stepping down at the end of the month. Michael Walker will take over in an interim capacity as a national search is conducted for his replacement.
January 19, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
Broadband Offices’ Perspectives on FCC Broadband Map Deadline
Almost two months after the FCC released its new broadband map, state governments have submitted “bulk challenges” as part of a requirement to receive BEAD funding.
January 13, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Georgia’s New CISO Looks to Strengthen Agency Relationships
Incoming CISO Steve Hodges hopes his face-to-face approach to relationship building will help give the security team a louder voice in more decisions. He says he is focused on bolstering trust and giving partners the support they need.
January 11, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main
Workforce & People
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main Retires
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main announced his retirement from state government Dec. 31, ending a five-year run with the state's information technology department. He was appointed to the position in October 2021.
January 03, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Government Experience
West Virginia Moves Ahead With Digital Vehicle Registration, Titles
The state's e-titling and vehicle registration program is expected to go live during the first quarter of 2023, providing residents with access to DMV services through an online portal or smartphone.
December 20, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
The FCC Has Released Its Broadband Map — but Work Is Far from Over
In anticipation of the FCC releasing its new nationwide broadband maps today, Government Technology spoke with several industry experts to better understand how these maps will work and some of the challenges still ahead.
November 18, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
What Are Broadband Labels and Are They Useful?
Ahead of the Federal Communications Commission's goal of rolling out new broadband labels this month, telecommunications industry experts from the Fiber Broadband Association and Carnegie Mellon weigh in on the subject.
November 09, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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Smart Cities
Honeywell, Accelerator for America Launch Smart City Program
The idea behind the program is for cities to work with Honeywell and Accelerator for America to expand smart city efforts to "support safer, more efficient, resilient and equitable communities."
October 31, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
Chattanooga Group Targets Broadband Gaps With Telehealth Access
A local organization called the Enterprise Center is working with community partners to provide residents in the city's Orchard Knob neighborhood with broadband access for telehealth appointments.
October 21, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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Policy
Social Media Laws Could Soon Be Tested at the Supreme Court
New laws in Florida and Texas set the stage for states to have more control over what’s posted on social media, but that could soon be tested at the U.S. Supreme Court and mean potential changes to the First Amendment.
October 20, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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