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Heather Kuldell

Heather Kuldell
Heather Kuldell was the editor-in-chief of GovExec 360. Previously, she worked as a managing editor at Nextgov, Federal Times and C4ISR & Networks. She started her journalism career at Creative Loafing, an altweekly based in Atlanta, Ga.
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State & Local Roundup: Governors Unveil Plans for Budget Surpluses

Plus: North Carolina’s possible Medicaid expansion; a “humiliating” debate; ransomware cripples Oakland; and a power outage at J.F.K. airport; and more news you can use from around the country.

Cybersecurity

Verifying identity is the foundation of cybersecurity, state CSO says

Delaware’s security program aims to “walk alongside the user” as constituents access services and employees conduct business.

Digital Government

New York to Battle Senior Loneliness With Robot Companions

The state’s Office of Aging plans to distribute voice-activated companions to prompt connections and wellness checks.

Emerging Tech

New York to battle senior loneliness with robot companions

The state’s Office of Aging plans to distribute Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ voice-activated companions to prompt connections and wellness checks.

Digital Government

The Hack Roundup: Treasury Briefing Reignites Encryption Debate

Here are the news and updates about the suspected Russian hack you may have missed.

Digital Government

What We Know About the SolarWinds Breach

The White House invoked Presidential Policy Directive-41 to coordinate a "whole of government" response.

Digital Government

FAA Greenlights Drone Company to Deliver Food in One Virginia Town

The Federal Aviation Administration gave its first OK to drone company to deliver commercial goods.

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Virginia Governor Issues Cyber Challenge for Students

“It is important that students are being introduced to in-demand sectors like cybersecurity to spark interest in the field and prepare them for success in the new Virginia economy," according to Terry McAuliffe.