GOVTECH TODAY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Remote Government Work: A Challenge and an Opportunity
The less secure nature of home networks has exposed local, county and state governments to new risks during the COVID-19 crisis, experts say, but those risks also set the stage for new opportunities for collaboration. READ MORE

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Shifting Safely to Online Learning Means Investing in Cyber
As schools embark on a year of virtual or hybrid learning, hackers are seeking to exploit weaknesses in systems largely unprepared to fend off attacks. States must take the lead by updating technology and training users. READ MORE

What’s New in Civic Tech: STiR Labs Names Inaugural Cohort
Plus, Philadelphia names the recipients for its 2020 Innovation Grants program, the Seattle Channel wins a prestigious award for excellence in government broadcasting, and the National Day of Civic Hacking is here. READ MORE

Ubicquia Raises $30M for Smart Streetlights, Expansion
Four months after the acquisition of a competitor, the Florida-based smart streetlight company has raised money to invest in new products and betting on a bright future for 5G and smart city technology. READ MORE

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MORE HEADLINES

New Jersey Transit Moves Forward with Electric Bus Program

St. Louis County, Mo., Takes Down Website to Thwart Hackers

Miami-Dade County Leads Florida Election Security Charge

San Diego Mayor Orders Smart Streetlights Turned Off

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Internet Expansion Bill

How Is Georgia Tackling Rural Internet Service Deserts?

Portland, Ore., Approves Strictest Facial Rec Ban in U.S.

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Gov Tech’s Gender Gap: Getting More Women in Government IT

Local Government Plots a Careful Return to the Office

State and Local Government Make Slow Jobs Gains in August

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