People
Davis requests US-VISIT info
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders how DHS and State officials will work together.
People
Boots and suits
Although interoperable communication has been a major national goal, governments have been slow to act on it...
People
Feds think regionally
Rethinking how best to finance the mobilization of homeland security-related resources, federal officials are exploring funding regions in addition to states and cities.
Digital Government
State and local facilities automate, too
To properly handle patch deployment, administrators need a system of checks and balances...
Digital Government
AMS to upgrade Missouri tax systems
The state wants to catch delinquent taxpayers.
People
DHS to fund state, local pilots
Federal officials seek proposals from state and local governments for small, collaboration pilot projects.
Modernization
Oklahoma network installs Provisor
The state's OneNet network will use the software to help administrators manage user profiles.
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PART to compare programs
The assessment tool lets officials compare similar programs in different agencies.
Acquisition
D.C. expands Internet purchases
Washington, D.C. officials expect to soon double the number of agencies using its Web procurement system.
People
NJ tests threat database
Responders tested an electronic reference library of chemical, biological, radiological, and explosives threat data.
Digital Government
Tampa tests software to spot security risks
Tampa, Fla., could serve as a model for how municipalities can better protect critical physical and information assets while sharing emergency and threat analysis information with states and the federal government.
People
Metro regions get Homeland Security grants
Fifty areas will get $675 million in DHS grants. An additional $50 million goes to mass transit systems.
People
Report highlights E911 holes
Less than a fifth of public safety answering points provide specific locations of wireless callers, GAO officials said.
Digital Government
CDW-G expands small-business program
The tech reseller wants partners that target certain state and local governments.
People
CIOs need political muscle, panel says
Chief information officers' funding issues and priorities require a legislative partner, regardless of political party, officials declare.
People
State CIOs work on IT funding alternatives
The chief information officers plan to work with state legislatures
People