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Jason Plautz
Jason Plautz
Digital Government
Cheap Sensors Are Democratizing Air-Quality Data
A new generation of inexpensive, portable air-quality sensors is making it easier for citizen groups and individuals to monitor the air around them.
- By Jason Plautz, CityLab
Emerging Tech
The Government Is Getting Ready for the Driverless-Car Era
New DOT policies will make it easier for autonomous cars to hit the road.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Digital Government
Watchdog Calls EPA Tweets 'Covert Propaganda'
The agency used a social media campaign to drum up support for a controversial rule.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Emerging Tech
Like Uber, But for USDA
The House is set to debate an amendment that would use ride-sharing to help cull the government’s vehicle fleet.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Emerging Tech
Driverless Cars Are Coming. Is Congress Ready?
When it comes to transportation, the Hill is starting to think like Tomorrowland.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Digital Government
Air Traffic Control Tech Upgrades Face Turbulence in Congress
Heading into a record travel season, FAA’s traffic upgrades are in the political spotlight.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Emerging Tech
Congress Considers Roads for Robot Cars
But before that, lawmakers face an immediate transportation-funding shortfall.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Digital Government
Big Brother Is Already Watching Your Driving … And It's Your Fault
This has long been a nightmare scenario for privacy advocates.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
Digital Government
How Lasers and 3-D Maps Can Help the U.S. Prepare for Climate Change
Federal flood maps are outdated, and climate change will only make them more so, leaving states and localities without the information they need to plan for and mitigate flood risks.
- By Jason Plautz, National Journal
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