Author Archive
Brent Woodie
Associate Editor
Digital Government
3 Essential Elements Governments Need to Expand Broadband
Dedicated offices, planning and technical assistance and competitive grant programs are key components for effective broadband efforts, says The Pew Charitable Trusts.
- By Brent Woodie
Emerging Tech
Baltimore Latest City to Consider Banning Facial Recognition Technology
The Maryland city joins several other localities that have banned or are assessing the controversial technology, or are limiting its scope and use.
- By Brent Woodie
Cybersecurity
States Bolster Data Security Technology in Response to Covid-19, Survey Finds
Governments have faced significant technology challenges during the pandemic, with 79% saying they faced major issues adopting and expanding remote work, according to the National Association of State Technology Directors.
- By Brent Woodie
Digital Government
Gallup: Americans’ Anxiety About Energy Prices, Supply Sharply Rises
In the organization’s latest poll, 73% of those surveyed say they worry a “great deal/fair amount” about the availability and affordability of energy.
- By Brent Woodie
Modernization
Share of Remote Workers Comfortable Returning to Office Rises, Survey Finds
But the results also suggest most people want to see their coworkers vaccinated before going back.
- By Brent Woodie
Digital Government
The Hours Americans Reclaimed by Sitting Less in Traffic
As the pandemic cut the amount of commuters and other motorists on the road last year, drivers nationwide saved over 3 billion hours compared to 2019, according to new estimates.
- By Brent Woodie
Modernization
Justice Department Warns of Fake Unemployment Benefit Websites
It’s one more issue for jobless Americans and state workforce agencies to be concerned about.
- By Brent Woodie