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Heather Kuldell
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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.
Management
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.
- By Daniel C. Vock, Molly Bolan and Heather Kuldell
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.
- By Heather Kuldell
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.
- By Heather Kuldell
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.
- By Heather Kuldell
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.
- By Mariam Baksh and Heather Kuldell
Digital Government
What We Know About the SolarWinds Breach
The White House invoked Presidential Policy Directive-41 to coordinate a "whole of government" response.
- By Aaron Boyd, Heather Kuldell and Mila Jasper
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.
- By Heather Kuldell
Management
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.
- By Heather Kuldell