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Andrew Adams

Data Reporter

Andrew Adams is a data reporter for Government Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Health and Human Services

Inside 988: Expanding Mental Health Access Nationwide

A new number, new attention and new funding have shed light on the challenges faced by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as states work to increase accessibility to mental health services.

March 2023
· Andrew Adams
Budget & Finance

Follow The Money: A Closer Look at Two Years of Federal Funds

CARES. ARPA. IIJA. These bills and more have put billions into the state and local government market. We break down the major federal funding packages and how they’re being put to use.

January/February 2023
· Andrew Adams
Workforce & People

Deputy CIO Takes Over in Illinois, Ricker Moves to CGI

Jennifer Ricker stepped down as secretary of the Department of Innovation and Technology on Monday. As her deputy, Brandon Ragle, takes over the role, Ricker reflects on her time in the position.

January 10, 2023
· Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Updated: Where Is TikTok Banned? Tracking State by State

TikTok, the popular social video platform owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has been banned on government-owned devices in several states for security concerns. The latest governors to ban it are in Michigan, Nevada and Arizona.

December 14, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Workforce & People

State CIOs: What We Know About the Nation's Gov Tech Leaders

Chief information officers sit at the top of each state's leadership and shape policy, purchasing decisions and hiring practices. Government Technology has analyzed data on hundreds of CIOs since 1994 to see what trends emerge.

December 2022
· Andrew Adams, Ben Miller
Workforce & People

What Do Private-Sector Tech Layoffs Mean for Government?

As private-sector technology companies continue to announce layoffs, state and local government agencies looking for workers to bolster the public-sector workforce may be able to hire some of the skilled talent.

November 22, 2022
· Julia Edinger, Andrew Adams
Biz Data

What Do the Gubernatorial Elections Mean for State CIOs?

Many new governors and re-elected incumbents will now consider appointments to lead state departments. But an expert cautions IT leadership to resist the temptation to play politics as states’ power balance shifts.

November 18, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the World of State CIOs?

Every state has a chief information officer to oversee state IT. Based on Government Technology’s analysis of hundreds of state CIOs going back to 1994, you can test how well you know the industry.

October 31, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Politics of Gov Tech: Which CIOs Might the Midterms Imperil?

With gubernatorial elections in 36 states this November, some state CIOs may want to consider the implications of politics on their job prospects. The data suggests that elections can bring about changes in leadership.

October 31, 2022
· Andrew Adams, Ben Miller
Biz Data

Open Data Is Here. But What Data Do Governments Publish?

The vast majority of states and local governments now offer open data in one form or another. Looking through the data sets on perhaps the most popular open data host, we found out what they’re publishing.

October 18, 2022
· Andrew Adams