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Governing

Governing: The Future of States and Localities examines what state and local government looks like in a world of rapidly advancing technology. Its website, newsletters and custom content are a resource for elected and appointed officials and other public leaders seeking smart insights and a forum to better understand and manage through this era of change. Governing is a sister publication to Techwire and both are produced by parent company e.Republic.

State and local election officials in California and across the country expect they’ll need to defend voters against potentially devastating and widespread disinformation attacks that could suppress turnout and sow doubt in November’s results.
It's being used in increasingly powerful ways to enhance communications in hundreds of communities, helping to create trust and transparency.
California is making history again with its solar mandate, which also requires new buildings to have better insulation and ventilation and non-residential buildings to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting. The only question is whether the requirement — like past initiatives — will spur similar efforts in other states. The short answer, at least for now, may be no.
Traditional public procurement processes don't work in an era of startups and rapid technological change, writes Chris Maddox, co-founder and CEO of Seneca Systems.