
California Making Progress with Mapping Technology
An updated mapping tool to identify communities impacted by pollution in California has won high praise from the Little Hoover ...
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State Calls for First Round of Technology Modernization Proposals
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed California toward a more digital state government, and the state is eager to continue its efforts ...
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A Look at California’s New Cybersecurity Roadmap
Cal-Secure Aims to Cut Costs, Upskill Staff, and Improve Statewide Security. California’s cybersecurity journey is full of setbacks and successes, ...
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New Law Aims for Digital Equity in Broadband Services
More than 96 percent of Californians receive broadband internet service from a Digital Infrastructure and Video Completion Act (DIVCA) franchisee ...
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California Updates Telework Policy Amid Crisis
For the first time in more than 10 years, California has updated its telework policy for state employees. The Government ...
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Does California Need a Data Academy?
State explores new ways to boost IT talent. Whether it’s a city IT department or a state technology office, it’s ...
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New Mobile App Gives California Residents a Warning Seconds Before Quakes Hit
When it comes to emergencies, especially natural disasters, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. MyShake is a ...
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AI activists warn California officials against hidden threats to privacy and civil liberties
Tesla’s Elon Musk labeled artificial intelligence as our “biggest existential threat.” Apple’s Tim Cook described its potential perils as “profound.” ...
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Legislature Approves New Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development
California is notorious for being in flames in what seems like an endless wildfire season. Factors including climate change and ...
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California Selects Nonprofit as Broadband Partner
As part of a massive effort to improve broadband infrastructure, the state today announced it is partnering with a third-party ...
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Bill to Regulate Algorithm Bias Dies in Senate
Legislation aiming to eliminate algorithm bias in state IT systems has died in the State Senate. AB 13 by Assemblymember ...
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EDD Seeks Firm to Help Improve Business Processes and Modernize Benefits System
With the hope of improving customer service after an unprecedented surge and backlog of claims, the Employment Development Department is ...
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California to Pilot ‘Digital ID Ecosystem’
As part of its Vision 2023, state technology officials are proposing a system to enable California residents to use a ...
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State Broadband Infrastructure to Get $5.25B Expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed to a budget trailer bill on Monday that will increase state broadband ...
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Little Hoover Commission Calls on Government to Continue Virtual Meetings
In its new report, California’s independent government watchdog says that it would be more cost-efficient to make state government more ...
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Californians May Soon Have Option for Digital Driver’s License
Some California residents may soon have the option of having a digital version of their driver’s license that can be ...
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Ca.gov could ‘reinvent’ how visitors access information and services
State technology officials have jumpstarted a major overhaul of Ca.gov, California's official website, to unify department sites and simplify access ...
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State Capitol: Major Changes Ahead for California Tech
California’s future is heavily invested in innovative technology, but numerous legacy IT systems across the state struggle to modernize, exceeding ...
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What Civic Tech Means in 2021: An Interview with Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria
Civic tech is evolving, and with that change, so is Code for America. For the last decade, the non-profit has ...
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Advocates push to fight algorithm bias in state contracts
They are used in virtually every sector, helping decision-makers mete out punishment, choose a medical treatment, price on a product ...
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