Julia Edinger

California, Newport Beach

Staff Writer at Government Technology

🍉(she/her) published poet, essayist, journalist, and storyteller 📝 || this is my creative writing account, opinions are mine

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Articles

Chicago Takes CityKey Access Offline After Federal Subpoena

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The CityKey ID card program offers a government-issued ID to the more than 2.6 million residents of Chicago in an effort to reduce obstacles to accessing city services. The resource mitigates challenges for marginalized populations like those who are not cisgender. It helps residents access government services, apply for housing and more. These cards are available to all Chicagoans regardless of age or immigration status.
What’s New in Digital Equity: Olivia Trusty Joins the FCC

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can jump to with the links below:Olivia Trusty Joins the FCCAI Is Part of Digital LiteracyTennessee Libraries Get FundingMaine’s New Device Access ProgramSurvey Finds Consumers Prefer FiberThe U.S. Senate this week confirmed Olivia Trusty to be the third FCC commissioner, creating a 2-1 Republican majority.
GIS Supports, Informs Bringing Food to Arizona Tribal Nations

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

GIS technology supports a wide-ranging array of government initiatives, from emergency management to urban forestry to disability representation. Now, recent federal changes to food stamp benefits are bringing national attention to efforts addressing food insecurity.
Santa Monica Overhauls City Purchasing Platform

1 week ago | insider.govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is increasing procurement efficiency with a new e-commerce platform announced Monday that aims to make government purchasing more straightforward for buyers and suppliers alike. As the pace of procurement work increases for government, technology can play a role in system modernization to better prepare cities for emerging technologies.
Santa Monica, Calif., Upgrades How It Makes Purchases

1 week ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is increasing procurement efficiency with a new e-commerce platform announced Monday that aims to make government purchasing more straightforward for buyers and suppliers alike. As the pace of procurement work increases for government, technology can play a role in system modernization to better prepare cities for emerging technologies.
States Address Shifting Financial Landscape for Digital Equity

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The money was part of the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program within the Digital Equity Act (DEA), which was established through the U.S. Congress' 2021 passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Washington state had applied for the grant money with a plan for a train-the-trainer-style program in cybersecurity, aimed at both teaching residents digital skills and boosting cyber defenses. Then President Donald Trump wrote a post on Truth Social.
What’s New in Digital Equity: Latest BEAD Program Updates

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can jump to with the links below: Latest BEAD Program Updates Colorado Legislation Incentivizes Wireless Kansas Expands Digital Skills, Internet Access Digital Skills Opportunity in Central Ohio AI Workshops to Build Skills The federal government announced new rules for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program last...
Montana Leverages Online Senior Services Without an App

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

Digital inclusion work for older adults changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more services moved to the Internet. But this population faces its own unique barriers to online access as more services become digitized. The platform is free to residents 60 years of age and older and, importantly, can be accessed without a smartphone or app — an area in which older adults sometimes face access challenges.
Feds Release BEAD Program Rules After Months of Review

3 weeks ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

The BEAD program has been undergoing review since March, while the majority of states are ready or nearly ready to put shovels in the ground, per a letter from members of Congress. The program was established by Congress as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but the review process has caused delays. Advocates have called on the federal government to expedite the review process; this resulting guidance was initially expected in May.
What’s New in Digital Equity: BEAD Preparation Continues

3 weeks ago | govtech.com | Julia Edinger

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can jump to with the links below:BEAD Preparation ContinuesAnother FCC Commissioner DepartureDigital Accessibility Efforts Lack EngagementOklahoma Broadband DashboardLocalities Look to FiberStates are continuing to take steps to prepare for massive federal investments in infrastructure initiatives, including broadband expansion.