State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Thirty-one thousand custom-designed voting devices, 6,000 tablets for checking in voters and 800 wireless network routers stand ready for deployment throughout the nation’s largest electoral jurisdiction.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Voting is no exception to this transition. Electronic voting, or E-voting, holds particular potential in the future of local elections. This transition is often met with trepidation as the novelty of “going online” intimidates in a way that blinds the potential it possesses and the far-reaching benefits.

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GCN

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Compromises to voter registration databases or voting information websites could disrupt an election and call into question the accuracy or legitimacy of the outcome.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 3, 2023

From " Parisians vote to ban rental e-scooters from French capital by huge margin ," Guardian: Parisians have voted to rid the streets of the French capital of rental electric scooters, with an overwhelming 90% of votes cast supporting a ban, official results show. Photo: Alamy. Reckless driving.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 23, 2023

At CitizenLab, we’ve seen this echoed in the popularity of the upvoting/downvoting options on our platform, and decided to further expand these capabilities by beginning to build a suite of Voting Methods. The post Feature update: New voting possibilities added for more nuanced decision-making appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

Every vote counts!

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GCN

APRIL 24, 2024

In spite of protesters, a bill that would allow teachers to carry a gun goes to governor for signature.

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Princeton Public Library

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I mentioned to a friend the other day that I’ll be voting in a new district this year, since I recently moved. I was a bit surprised when he told me he has never voted before. When I inquired as to why, he shared that he doesn’t like getting involved in politics; it’s too contentious. […]

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i360 Gov State & Local

JUNE 8, 2022

Other voting equipment may be similarly at-risk. Governing - A report from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency found the devices have security vulnerabilities that put them at risk for cyber attacks.

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GCN

MAY 15, 2023

The new law would require cybersecurity penetration testing as part of voting systems’ approval process.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future identified mis- and disinformation campaigns suggesting that voting machines from three major companies “will be used to falsify the results of the midterms.”.

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GCN

OCTOBER 28, 2022

After 19 years of work, Juan Gilbert says he has invented the most secure voting machine. Will anyone prove him wrong?

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GCN

APRIL 25, 2024

Commissioners voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality, which supporters said would prevent the internet from being intentionally blocked or slowed down. Opponents said the effort is unnecessary and violates the law.

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Policy Chats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In this episode, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Bob Page talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about secure, safe, and efficient voting options in this upcoming election. we have a number of early vote sites and polling places. we have a number of early vote sites and polling places.

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Policy Chats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In this episode, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Bob Page talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about secure, safe, and efficient voting options in this upcoming election. we have a number of early vote sites and polling places. we have a number of early vote sites and polling places.

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GCN

MARCH 14, 2024

A major Supreme Court decision, a pandemic and localized issues have all conspired to reduce the number of physical voting locations. Advocates say that’s bad for democracy.

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GCN

MARCH 23, 2024

The vote in the House and Senate averts a shutdown and brings funding certainty. But several programs significant to state and local governments saw cuts.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

This week, a new short-term federal spending bill passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. The new Continuing Resolution will keep the federal government open and operating through February and gives Congress new deadlines in March for passing the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024.

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FedHeads

AUGUST 20, 2019

Show your support and vote up on FedHeads! Step-by-step guide to Vote: 1- Click on the link above: • FedHeads Live: A Podcast for Government Nerds : [link]. 2- Log into your SXSW account or create a new account (you will only need to input your name and email address) 3-Click “Vote Up" on the left side of your screen.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This "conflict" will be with us for the foreseeable future.

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GCN

JANUARY 18, 2024

A short-term spending deal was passed on a bipartisan vote in both the House and Senate. But, as some hoped, it does not provide additional funding for two critical programs helping low-income Americans.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In December, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers released the State CIO Top 10 Priorities for 2024, the latest representation of state technology leaders’ key areas of focus for the year, as voted on by 49 state and territory CIOs.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | By making voting easy, transparent and secure, state and local leaders can ensure election systems remain strong in 2024.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The push for sending the contentious issue to voters comes on the heels of last year’s string of ballot measure wins for abortion rights in six states.

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GCN

JANUARY 8, 2024

COMMENTARY | A natural disaster could quickly overwhelm a voting district and render prior planning moot, so officials should plan and practice how they will conduct elections in the wake of a disaster that displaces voters, destroys blank ballots or damages election equipment.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Voting technology in the U.S. is secretive and often expensive. Can an open-source alternative take its place?

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

As the 2024 election season continues, local jurisdictions administering voting sites should seek to ensure strong cybersecurity for their organizations. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides some starting points for doing so in its #Protect2024 campaign. Here are six steps recommended by CISA.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The chamber approved the same “laddered” spending bill as the House in a 87-11 bipartisan vote.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

StateTech talked to Arctic Wolf CISO Adam Marrè about the survey findings and how election officials and IT leaders can safeguard the vote. With election security a top concern, Arctic Wolf commissioned the Center for Digital Government to survey over 130 state and local government leaders about their perceived state of readiness.

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Librarian.net

JANUARY 30, 2023

. – Article V – Makeup of the Executive Board in the absence of Council, what representation was the optimal makeup and who votes for them. (I I voted for the original Forward Together suggestion) – Article VI – Does Council maintain policy-making power or are they advisory? Longer report: [link] Action items.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

senators that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel. Facing growing cyber and physical threats, state and local election administrators told U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At town halls, libraries, elementary schools, and community centers, voters sign their names, take their ballot, and cast their vote, often with the assistance of a poll worker. Across the country, residents are coming together to celebrate one of our country’s oldest and proudest traditions: participatory democracy.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 28, 2023

How secure is vote by mail?

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GCN

APRIL 18, 2023

A computer coding error in Virginia's Department of Elections voting system failed to flag less obvious death records, leading to deceased people remaining on voter lists. But now registrars can submit obituaries to clean up voter rolls.

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 21, 2023

While all our Sammies finalists represent the very best in government, this award grants special recognition to the finalist who receives the most votes from the general public.  Continue reading to learn more about these outstanding civil servants and vote for your favorite to be crowned the 2023 People’s Choice Award winner.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

On October 14, the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Continue reading on TheCityFix.com. In a groundbreaking move for national road safety policy, Mexico has elevated to their constitution a universal right to safe mobility.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 12, 2023

Vote for your favorite Sammies story You too have a chance to select a Sammies winner by voting for the People’s Choice Award. Vote online for the federal employee or team you believe has made the most significant contribution to public service. The winners will be announced in the fall.

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