Kate Polit MeriTalk Kate Polit is MeriTalk's Assistant Copy & Production Editor covering the intersection of government and technology.
DoJ: SLGs Must Ensure Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities Apr 18, 2024 | 1:36 pm The Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a final ruling under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile apps for people with disabilities. […]
NTIA Looking for New FirstNet Authority Board Members Jan 11, 2024 | 3:57 pm The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Federal Register Notice to find people interested in serving on the board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board). […]
Happy Holidays From MeriTalk’s Pets Dec 22, 2023 | 9:13 am With the holiday season upon us, we at MeriTalk wanted to spread some holiday cheer. We’ve gathered up photos of our furry friends dressed in festive attire, meeting Santa, or just enjoying some winter weather. […]
State CIOs Worry About COVID-19 Funding Drying Up Oct 12, 2023 | 3:15 pm After receiving unprecedented levels of Federal funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, state chief information officers (CIOs) are growing concerned about what will happen to their operations when that funding starts to run out. […]
FCC OIG: ACP Provider Returns $49M it Improperly Claimed Oct 2, 2023 | 10:03 am The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced that a major Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provider has voluntarily repaid $49.4 million that it improperly claimed between June 2021 and July 2022. […]
GSA, DoL Expand Login.gov Partnership to Modernize State UI Systems Sep 20, 2023 | 3:20 pm Following up on efforts that began in May of this year, the General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Labor (DoL) have expanded their partnership to now offer all states the opportunity to use Login.gov to help improve access, decrease fraud, and increase security in the delivery of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. […]
Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, Ending Years-Long Gridlock Sep 12, 2023 | 12:27 pm The Senate last week voted 55-43 to confirm Anna Gomez as the newest member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), giving Democrats a majority of commissioner seats at the agency. […]
FCC Chair to Re-Charter Communications Equity and Diversity Council May 31, 2023 | 9:14 am Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the FCC will re-charter the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC) for another two-year term. […]
FCC Enlists USDS Help to Boost CX in Affordable Connectivity Applications Apr 7, 2023 | 10:50 am The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a series of enhancements to online consumer application system for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The FCC said the enhancements will make it easier for eligible consumers to apply and enroll in the program. […]
Bipartisan House Bill Looks to Modernize 9-1-1 Systems Mar 28, 2023 | 4:05 pm A bipartisan bill from Reps. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Richard Hudson, R-N.C., is aiming to accelerate Federal efforts to modernize the country’s rapidly aging 9-1-1 systems. […]