Theo Douglas

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News Editor at Government Technology

News Editor at Government Technology magazine. Once called "reporter of the year" by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Retweet does not = endorsement.

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Cherie Givens

1 month ago | govtech.com | Theo Douglas

About four years ago, Cherie Givens had a decade’s work behind her in federal-level privacy, including as a private-sector attorney who had advised a number of U.S. agencies. But one dream remained unfulfilled: putting those lessons learned at the federal level in service to a state.
IT Work Evolving, Health Department Tech Leaders Say

Feb 23, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

IT administration and project delivery continue to evolve at one of the state’s largest departments, tech officials told Industry Insider — California members recently. The California Department of Health Care Services — which has a FY 2023-24 budget of $162.7 billion, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed FY 2024-25 state budget — is one of 12 entities that are part of the California Health and Human Services Agency.
Developing Opportunities: State Consumer Affairs, San Francisco, College District and More

Feb 22, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

Before government technology procurements reach solicitation or proposal stage, public-sector organizations have likely spent many months doing their homework in earlier stage explorations like those detailed below. Industry Insider — California regularly spotlights such endeavors in its Opportunities section.
State Contemplates Document Management System

Feb 20, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

Two offices within the department that serves as California’s business manager are in the early stages of a potential technology procurement and want to hear from vendors. The California Department of General Services’ Office of Business and Acquisition Services (DGS/OBAS) and the Office of State Publishing (OSP) issued a request for information (RFI) on Feb.
Profiles in Government: State Health Care Services Works to Update Key Systems

Feb 13, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

Fast FactsLeadership: TheCalifornia Department of Health Care Services is headed by Director Michelle Baass, who was appointed Sept. 10, 2021, by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A 20-year veteran of state service, Baass had been undersecretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency since 2018, and before that was deputy secretary of the Office of Program and Fiscal Affairs at the California Health and Human Services Agency from 2017 to 2018.
New Bills Would Regulate AI Development, Criminalize Misuse

Feb 12, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

As the days dwindle for state lawmakers to propose new laws in the hopes of making lasting change, several have recently filed AI-focused bills. Friday is the deadline for elected officials in the California state Senate and Assembly to introduce new proposed legislation. Among recent bills are several seeking, generally, to hone in on the development of AI, its misuse and, potentially, on how consumers might be able to know whether text, images, audio or video have been generated by AI.
Life With the Cloud

Feb 9, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

Cloud — and, generally, the idea of potentially moving aspects of an organization off the premises to the cloud — is very much in the latter camp. It’s been a topic of considerable discussion and debate for most of a decade and this seems unlikely to change.
Legislative Adviser Looks at State’s Role in Tech

Feb 8, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

A new report from a longtime advisory organization to state lawmakers examines long-term fiscal and policy issues confronting California — including the state’s role in technology. Key Fiscal and Policy Issues Facing California, released Wednesday by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), examines “key factors affecting the current and future well-being of Californians with an eye towards possible legislative actions,” with a focus on longer-term issues that don’t usually change year to year.
Millions for IT Work in Governor’s Caltrans Budget

Feb 6, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

One of the state’s most recognizable transportation entities would receive a nearly 6 percent increase from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, with funding for several technology projects. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would see its portion of the state’s overall budget rise from $16.5 billion in FY 2023-24 to $17.5 billion in FY 2024-25 in Newsom’s budget, a 6 percent increase.
L.A. Water & Power Mulls Meter Reader IT Project

Feb 5, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Theo Douglas

The nation’s largest municipal utility is in the early stages of a potential procurement and seeks information from vendors. In a request for information (RFI) released Jan. 30, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) wants information and feedback to help it plan, design and implement a routing design for its meter readers.