People
Defense, VA lack common data exchange
The two agencies remain far apart when it comes to sharing digital medical records, GAO says.
People
Dems back DHS wireless office
The bill introduced by House Democrats would also create a grant program for first-responder interoperability.
People
States get new CIOs
Washington and Montana's chief information officers are leaving, and Florida announced the appointment of a new one.
Acquisition
Final coopererative purchasing rule published
Vendors can offer additional discounts without invoking the price reduction clause.
Digital Government
Wexler pushes for optically scanned votes
Rep. Robert Wexler wants Florida to use optical-scan machines for elections..
Digital Government
BearingPoint to build Web apps on .Net
The systems integrator plans to use Microsoft's .Net architecture to build systems for government agencies.
People
E-Travel: Open for business
The governmentwide online travel system is ready to take orders, GSA says.
People
Foundation funds E911 guide
The publication highlights Enhanced 911 issues that officials face as more citizens switch to cellular phones.
People
Justice plans info sharing
The proposal will help law enforcement agencies share case data, officials say.
Modernization
Allegany goes wireless
The Md. county has almost finished a broadband network for ISPs.
People
GAO to locals: Should have foreseen delays
Local officials hoping to quickly get their hands on first-responder money should have known about longstanding federal guidelines for grants.
People
Amber Alert merger nears finish
A Web-based network combining states' systems for reporting child abductions is expected to launch nationwide soon.
People
Idaho "vortal" goes truckin'
The state's new Web site for truckers is the first of a series of government portals for specific industries.
People
Science.gov 2.0 launches
The governmentwide Web portal for science and technology information has been upgraded.
Acquisition
Feds combine smart card buys
Five agencies agreed to pool their smart card needs into a large contract for up to 40 million cards.
Digital Government
Arizona water group picks smart card
The Central Arizona Project has opted for Datakey's smart cards.
Digital Government
USDA issues broadband loans
The Agriculture Department awarded $190 million in loans to help 20 communities establish or enhance broadband access.
Digital Government
Governors get in the groove
Information technology is always right below the surface for governors.
People
E-voting group meets
A standing-room-only crowd packed the first hearing of the Election Assistance Commission to discuss electronic voting.
Digital Government