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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.

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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: NTIA Releases Broadband Report
Plus, take a look at a visual of which states have had their BEAD proposals approved, find out about the Fiber Broadband Association’s new program for states and more.
August 08, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Analytics
Including People With Disabilities in Data Collection
Government and industry leaders are working to better understand how data collection may not effectively document what people with disabilities need. They're improving the process by doing a better job of gathering information.
August 08, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
Denver Creates Separate Information Security, Data Roles
The city-county is recruiting for a chief information security officer; a recruitment for a chief data officer is expected to follow. The restructuring is intended to reflect the significance of each area.
August 05, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
South Dakota Finds Its Second-Ever CTO in Private Sector
Madhu Gottumukkala will step into the role next week. South Dakota’s inaugural and longtime Chief Technology Officer Pat Snow retired in June after nearly three decades with the state.
August 02, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: Legislation Could Renew ACP
Plus, a broadband report card ranks ARPA-funded projects, more states see their initial proposals for BEAD funding approved, $2.7 million will support libraries’ digital literacy programming, and more.
August 01, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
Implementing AI in Local Government? Here's What to Watch
The National Association of Counties’ AI Exploratory Committee has released a report for local governments on integrating artificial intelligence. It offers use cases, and examines risks and opportunities.
July 31, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Election Technology
For Locals, GIS Brings Election Day Into Sharper Focus
Local governments have turned to GIS tech to enhance their election process, for staff and voters alike. This year, several jurisdictions will debut new features to further improve transparency and make voting easier.
July 30, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: Federal Grant Program Now Open
Plus, the FCC has launched a new mobile speed test app, HUD’s ConnectHomeUSA program has expanded to new communities, more states have seen their initial proposals for BEAD program funding accepted, and more.
July 25, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
First Course Served, N.J. Partners to Broaden AI Training
The state announced the release earlier this month of a course on using generative artificial intelligence, for public-sector staffers in New Jersey and elsewhere. More coursework is coming later this summer.
July 24, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
Small City, Big Potential: How One Ohio City Is Tackling AI
Grove City, Ohio, has taken a cautious, intentional approach to regulating artificial intelligence. An AI policy enacted late last year specifies implementation of AI-powered tools is approved on a case-by-case basis.
July 23, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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