GOVTECH TODAY
FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Bill Offers $400M for State, Local Government Cybersecurity
The just-introduced bipartisan bill would send the money to state and local governments through the Department of Homeland Security, which would also create a new federal strategy for cybersecurity. READ MORE

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Cybersecurity for State and Local Governments: Protecting Public Infrastructure
US citizens rely on state governments and local municipalities to provide a host of services—everything from access to public records, police protection, and education and welfare, to voting and election services, which allow citizens to participate in their democracy. As technology advances, so does the citizen-consumer’s demand for an increasing number of these services to be provided digitally.
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San Jose Fund Set to Pay Out First Round of Broadband Grants
The San Jose Digital Inclusion Fund is expected to generate $24 million over 10 years by collecting lease revenue from telecommunications firms. The first round of grants is about to hook thousands up to the Internet. READ MORE

New Momentum Building for State Broadband Support Work
As Pew Charitable Trusts prepares to release a report this month about state broadband support efforts, many in the space say a new momentum is building, giving rise to more productive work. READ MORE

Ebook Adoption Continues a Slow Roll into Public Schools
Even with increased 1:1 laptop initiatives, schools’ purchase and use of ebooks has leveled. A big reason for this is the draconian restrictions book publishers have imposed on ebook lending. READ MORE

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How is Twitter hoping to combat 2020 Census misinformation?
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The Ladder to AI
Getting control of your data is critical to successful government adoption of artificial intelligence. This infographic shows you how to get there.
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MORE HEADLINES

Chino, Calif., PD to Hold Forum on Facial Recognition Tech

Texas County Leaders Approve Election Security Check

Connecticut Police Investigate Possible Local Gov Hack

New Mexico Residents Lost $17.9 Million to Cybercrimes

Lawmakers, Trial Lawyers Clash Over Self-Driving Car Rules

Free Seattle U Course Explores Intersection of Privacy, AI

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Real-Time Analytics to Help Nevada DMV Adapt to Real ID Push

Civic Tech Startup ePluribus Changes Name, Adds Digital IDs

NIC Adds Mobile Passport Application and Renewal to Gov2Go

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