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GovTech Biz
ViON Sells State Government Tech Operations to Peraton
The deal, backed by Veritas Capital, includes technology contracts with West Virginia as well as other states and federal agencies. The sale comes amid a growth wave for Peraton, which recently bought a big consulting firm.
September 23, 2021
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News Staff
Question of the Day
Why is Big Tech suing Texas?
Answer: Because of a new state law about social media.
September 23, 2021
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News Staff
Higher Education
CU Boulder Awarded $2M for Aerospace, National Defense Research
The $2 million donation to the university's Center for National Security Initiatives will go toward funding its aerospace and national defense research. The money was donated by The Anschutz Foundation.
September 23, 2021
Infrastructure
Transit Riders Expect Tech, Other Improvements Post-COVID
A survey of transit riders illustrates some of their concerns around the cleanliness of vehicles, on-time performance and the technology that seeks to improve engagement and the overall experience.
September 23, 2021
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Skip Descant
Higher Education
Smart Tech Finds Place in $2M Montana College Renovation
Helena College made some major upgrades to its campus. The changes range from run-of-the-mill design updates to equipping classrooms with smart technology and adding a new esports gaming center.
September 23, 2021
Government Experience
Chicago Expands Kiosk Program to Make Services More Accessible
Chicago and its technology partner CityBase have expanded a program offering payment kiosks throughout the city. The devices are strategically positioned to allow safe and easy access to services 24/7.
September 23, 2021
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Julia Edinger
Preparedness and Communications
Emergency Responders Want You to Prepare for the Next Ida
Three weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Ida ravaged the region, emergency response officials are still dealing with its aftermath. They’re also hoping the unprecedented storm will prompt residents to prepare for the next one.
September 23, 2021
Public Safety
Police Union, Public Safety Workers Resist Vaccine Mandate
The city's stricter employee vaccination mandate — announced last month and set to take effect Sept. 30 — will require vaccinations, and limit the weekly-testing alternative only to those eligible for a medical or religious exemption.
September 23, 2021
News
New iPhone Update Enables Storing Vaccination Card on Phone
An increasing number of stores, venues and employers are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination, which has inspired Apple to create plans to make it easier to show your status on your phone.
September 23, 2021
News
Arizona County Police to Get Body Cams After $26.6M Contract
The Pima County, Ariz., Sheriff's Department and corrections officers will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras after the Board of Supervisors approved a $26.6 million contract to fund the devices Tuesday.
September 23, 2021
Infrastructure
West Virginia Airport Preps for Electronic Aviation Era
The Charleston airport is also moving forward with plans to extend its existing runway to 7,000 feet, with 1,000-foot overrun areas added at each end, to better accommodate future airline, military and cargo flights.
September 23, 2021
K-12 Education
SAP Uses VR to Improve ‘Soft’ Skills Among the Underserved
Tech company SAP is promoting the use of virtual reality to help students gain the skills they need for the job market. The company offers a VR program designed to assist students from underserved communities.
September 22, 2021
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Brandon Paykamian
Biz Data
State, Local Governments Still Have $10B from COVID Fund
State, local, territorial and tribal entities have used $150 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund — part of the CARES Act — for many things. But with the Dec. 31 deadline approaching, some still have a lot left.
September 22, 2021
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Ben Miller
Broadband & Network
Maine Towns Team Up to Establish Municipal Broadband Utility
Five towns in Maine — Searsmont, Liberty, Palermo, Montville and Freedom — have joined together as part of a coalition to create a municipal broadband utility for residents of Waldo County.
September 22, 2021
Infrastructure
Mich., Ind. Race Toward First Wireless EV Charger Milestone
Michigan and Indiana are in a contest of sorts. Both states want to become the first in the nation to have wireless charging infrastructure on a public road so that electric vehicles don't have to plug in for power.
September 22, 2021
Election Technology
Disinformation Threatens to Be Regular Part of Elections
Because election disinformation appears to be a norm in modern U.S. politics, election officials now find themselves in the unenviable position of having to become public relations and communications experts.
September 22, 2021
GovTech Biz
OnStar Emergency Response Is Coming to Amazon Alexa
Now residents can call for help via certain Amazon Alexa voice-activated devices in homes. The move comes as emergency dispatchers seek more detailed information from callers and as 911 technology improves nationwide.
September 22, 2021
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News Staff
Question of the Day
What celebrity’s face is on this limited edition Amazon Echo Studio?
Answer: Billie Eilish.
September 22, 2021
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News Staff
In the Arena
The Comeback Queen of State Politics
Toi Hutchinson lost her first election. Then she thought bigger.
July 11, 2019
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Caroline Cournoyer
K-12 Education
Oklahoma District Announces Discounted Internet Program
Enid Public Schools announced a program that offers discounted Internet service for families that qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program through at least the rest of the school year.
September 22, 2021
Higher Education
Delivery Robots Now Serve Gonzaga University Students, Staff
The university is one of the latest schools in the country to deploy a fleet of semi-autonomous delivery robots called Kiwibots. The robots are available through an agreement between food-service provider Sodexo and Kiwibot
September 22, 2021
Infrastructure
Tennessee Testbed to Study Connected Vehicles, Traffic Flow
A six-mile traffic technology testbed in Tennessee will utilize some 300 high-definition cameras to analyze and understand traffic flow. The project will include researchers from major universities as well as automakers.
September 22, 2021
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Skip Descant
Preparedness and Communications
SFO First Airport U.S. to Require Workers to Be Vaccinated
The mandate takes effect immediately and requires all tenants or contractors to require their onsite employees to be fully vaccinated or to be tested weekly if exempted from getting the shots.
September 22, 2021
Cybersecurity
New Research Probes Surveillance of Students’ Online Activities
K-12 schools gave students laptops and tablets to let them learn virtually. But many schools also closely track students’ activities on the devices — and advocacy groups are raising the call for less invasive monitoring.
September 22, 2021
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News Staff
Disaster Zone
Does Solo Masking Work?
What mask works best?
September 22, 2021
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Eric Holdeman
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