GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Martinez Named Director of Colorado Broadband Office
Colorado's IT department has tapped Anthony Sean Martinez, who most recently served as a director in the U.S. Department of State, as the second-ever executive director of the state's Broadband Office. READ MORE

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Combatting the Growing Cyberthreat of QR Code Abuse
The use of QR codes is growing as a convenient input mechanism to make mobile transactions more efficient. But Qshing, or QR code abuse, is also a growing cyberthreat. READ MORE

Longmont, Colo., Addresses Student Broadband Lack With Grant
A $1.3 million grant from a state program is helping the city of Longmont, Colo., expand broadband Internet service to K-12 students who are currently enrolled in the National School Lunch Program. READ MORE

Indiana Launches Cyberblog on State Cybersecurity Hub
The blog was introduced as part of the Indiana Cyber Hub, which was launched last year with a goal of highlighting expert advice related to cybersecurity trends, tips and cyberhygiene resources. READ MORE

How West Virginia Tackled COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Having developed a task force comprising various agencies to respond to a multitude of disasters during the last decade, the state was poised to respond to the pandemic in a coordinated fashion. READ MORE

Can Ed Tech Make Learning More Accessible?
Ed tech experts say simple digital tools can help make learning more accessible if utilized correctly. Arizona educators set out to do just that for students with autism. READ MORE

Airport Tunnel Project in Southern California Going Forward
The Boring Company will construct a four-mile tunnel to connect a rail station with Ontario International Airport in the Los Angeles region. The tunnel will accommodate zero-emission and possibly autonomous vehicles. READ MORE

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MORE HEADLINES

Technology Issues Hinder Michigan Unemployment Benefits

Honolulu Council Pushes for Virtual Meetings Permanently

Data Entry Errors Reported False Vaccine Totals in Texas

Washington Auditor Warned of Cyberthreats Before Hack

Washington County, N.Y., Nears Conducting Broadband Survey

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Begins Body Cam Rollout

Oklahoma Lawmaker Pushes for New Broadband Expansion

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Election Tech Vendors File $5.3B in Defamation Lawsuits

Experts Anticipate New Interest in Transportation Under Biden

Michigan Cybersecurity Efforts Under New Leadership

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

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