Key takeaways
- 40 publications in 10 segments, from federal and government IT to K-12, public safety, utilities and public works.
- Every publication was checked in October and November 2026 for current content; titles that appeared to have stopped publishing were left out.
- Reading what your buyers read is the fastest way to learn their priorities, vocabulary and the vendors they already know.
- Many of these outlets also run events, webinars and sponsored content that vendors can use to reach public-sector buyers.
The directory
Filter by segment or search. Links open each publication's own site; the newsletter column links to its signup page where we found one.
Showing all 40 publications
| Publication | Covers | What it is | Formats | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking DefenseBreaking Media, Inc. | Federal | Digital news outlet covering the strategy, politics and technology of global defense. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| Defense News | Federal | Defense news site offering newsletters on missile defense, Asia, Europe, space, unmanned systems and daily news roundups. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Events | Sign up |
| Defense OneGovernment Media Executive Group LLC | Federal | News, analysis, and ideas about the future of national security; part of GovExec. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| DefenseScoopScoop News Group | Federal | News covering the U.S. military's technology acquisition, development and use, with a daily newsletter. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| ExecutiveGovExecutive Mosaic | Federal | Government contracting-focused news publication covering how the government buys goods and services from the private sector. | News site, Newsletter | — |
| Government Executive (GovExec)Government Media Executive Group LLC | Federal | News, information and analysis about the operations of the executive branch of the federal government. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Washington TechnologyGovernment Media Executive Group LLC | Federal | News on the government contracting market, with a daily newsletter, podcasts and GovExec events. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Governinge.Republic | State & local | News, analysis and insights on policy, politics and management for state and local government leaders. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast | Sign up |
| Route FiftyGovernment Executive Media Group | State & local | News publication for state and local government, with a daily newsletter on top state and local government stories. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| Smart Cities DiveInforma TechTarget | State & local | Daily guide to the smart cities space covering energy, buildings, transportation, connectivity and policy. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| FedScoopScoop News Group | Government IT | Tech media brand covering the federal government market through its website, newsletter and events. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Government Technology (GovTech)e.Republic LLC | Government IT | IT news and articles for state, local and city government, with government news and events. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Events | Sign up |
| Nextgov/FCWGovernment Media Executive Group LLC | Government IT | Federal technology and cybersecurity news and best practices on how technology is transforming government services. | News site, Newsletter, Events | Sign up |
| StateScoopScoop News Group | Government IT | State and local government technology news covering cybersecurity, modernization, AI, data and digital services. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| StateTechCDW LLC | Government IT | CDW technology publication covering technology solutions for state and local government. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine | Sign up |
| Emergency Managemente.Republic LLC | Public safety | Emergency management and homeland security coverage published as a section of GovTech by e.Republic. | News site, Magazine | Sign up |
| EMS1Lexipol | Public safety | News, training and industry announcements for EMS professionals, with podcasts and webinars. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| FirehouseEndeavor Business Media | Public safety | Fire service news, training, leadership development, education and product news. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| FireRescue1Lexipol | Public safety | News, training and product resources for firefighters and fire service professionals. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Officer.comEndeavor Business Media | Public safety | News and training resources for law enforcement professionals from OFFICER Media Group. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Police1Lexipol | Public safety | News, training and product resources for police and law enforcement professionals. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| District AdministrationArc | K-12 & higher ed | Strategic information, best practices and journalism for K-12 district and school leaders. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Education WeekEditorial Projects in Education, Inc. | K-12 & higher ed | K-12 education news and information resource published since 1981. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Events | Sign up |
| eSchool NewseSchool Media | K-12 & higher ed | Digital media platform serving K-20 education technology decision-makers. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast | Sign up |
| Higher Ed DiveInforma TechTarget | K-12 & higher ed | In-depth journalism and insight into the news and trends shaping higher education. | News site, Newsletter, Events | Sign up |
| Inside Higher EdInside Higher Ed | K-12 & higher ed | Higher education news, analysis, events and career advice. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast, Events | — |
| K-12 DiveInforma TechTarget | K-12 & higher ed | News site and free email newsletter covering top news and trends for K-12 industry leaders. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| Public Power (APPA)American Public Power Association | Utilities & water | APPA news, the Public Power Current newsletter and Public Power Magazine for not-for-profit, community-owned utilities. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast | Sign up |
| Utility DiveInforma TechTarget | Utilities & water | News site and free email newsletter covering top news and trends for utility industry leaders. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| Water Finance & Management | Utilities & water | Water industry news covering finance, management, infrastructure and regulation for water and wastewater professionals. | News site | — |
| WaterWorldEndeavor Business Media | Utilities & water | News and technology resource serving engineers, managers and consultants in the municipal water industry. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| APWA ReporterAmerican Public Works Association | Transportation & public works | APWA's magazine for public works professionals, with current and past issues available digitally. | Magazine | — |
| Government FleetBobit Business Media | Transportation & public works | News, articles and resources for public fleet professionals, plus the Government Fleet Expo & Conference. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | — |
| Mass TransitEndeavor Business Media | Transportation & public works | Publication covering the public transportation industry in the US and Canada and best practices for integrated mobility. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | — |
| Roads & BridgesEndeavor Business Media | Transportation & public works | Road and bridge industry coverage for engineers, contractors and government employees at every level. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast, Events | Sign up |
| Government Finance Review (GFOA)Government Finance Officers Association | Procurement & finance | GFOA's bimonthly membership magazine on government finance best practices, accounting news and intergovernmental affairs. | Magazine | — |
| The Bond BuyerArizent | Procurement & finance | Analysis and perspective for the municipal bond and public finance industry. | News site, Podcast, Events | — |
| Healthcare DiveInforma TechTarget | Healthcare & public health | News site and free email newsletter covering top news and trends for healthcare industry leaders. | News site, Newsletter | Sign up |
| CitiesSpeak (NLC)National League of Cities | Associations | NLC blog offering local leaders peer-to-peer experiences, tips, resources and how-to's. | News site, Newsletter, Podcast | Sign up |
| County News (NACo)National Association of Counties | Associations | Official news publication of the National Association of Counties, with print editions and a podcast. | News site, Newsletter, Magazine, Podcast | Sign up |
How to use these publications in B2G sales and marketing
- Learn the agenda. Read the outlets your buyers read to see which problems, programs and funding sources they're talking about this quarter.
- Borrow the vocabulary. Use the terms public officials use for their own work in your messaging and outreach.
- Find buying signals. Coverage of new programs, grants, leadership changes and problems in the news often points to future purchases. See government buying signals.
- Earn coverage. Case studies with named agencies and measurable results are what trade editors look for.
- Pair visibility with outreach. Advertising and sponsored content build awareness; phone-led outreach turns it into meetings. Read more in B2G marketing, stage by stage.
How we built this list
We included national publications and newsletters that cover US government, education, public safety, utility and public works buyers and that were publishing current content when we checked in October and November 2026. Descriptions are based on how each publication describes itself, without audience sizes or rankings. A few well-known titles were left out because we couldn't find recent content. We'll review the list regularly; publishers can contact us with corrections.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group helps companies that sell to government and utilities turn market awareness into meetings. Our SDRs build target lists from public buying signals, call the decision-makers and report what they learn. See our government marketing services.