Digital Government
EPA network takes shape
The EPA plans to have about 20 states integrated into the National Environmental Information Exchange Network by the end of the year.
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Funding woes hinder security assessments
No one knows how much money homeland security requires because nobody has identified standards for protection, experts tell a Senate committee.
Digital Government
Software saves Michigan $22 million
The application helps transport officials manage highway construction.
Digital Government
Mass. legislature names CIO
Val Asbedian is the first chief information officer for the Massachusetts Legislature
People
States seek better terms on e-gov deal
SSA initiative could reduce revenue stream for cash-strapped states
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Records re-engineering
Another agency is working with the states to develop a model for modern vital records systems
Digital Government
Texas sets up governmentwide IT purchasing
The state's Go DIRect program lets agencies buy some IT products without bidding out separate contracts.
Digital Government
Parking tickets go wireless
Cities can have up-to-date info on the status of parking tickets
Digital Government
NYC tries cell phone finder
New York City is testing a system for locating cell phone callers.
Digital Government
RAINS needs money, official says
An Oregon-based program for sharing sensitive data needs federal funds to grow, says its chairman
Digital Government
NC agency expands Internet mandate
The agency in charge of promoting Internet access in rural North Carolina will also work in urban areas starting next year.
Digital Government
Chicago to use Web for legal bills
Chicago officials expect a new Web-based application to improve the organization and efficiency of processing legal bills from outside counsel
Digital Government
IES produces shooting simulator
Using a firearm may be an art, but a Littleton, Colo. company is adding some science to it
Digital Government
MPC buys Omni Tech unit
The deal will expand MPC's reach to state and local governments, education and midsized commercial markets
Digital Government
Syracuse cops go wireless
The Syracuse, N.Y., Police Department is moving toward a wireless infrastructure so officers and civilian employees have better access to information
People
Federal agency finds local planning helps a seller's market
One place where many cities will turn for assistance when planning homeland security-related exercises is the federal Office for Domestic Preparedness
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Pennsylvania takes the back roads
Even with money due to state and local governments from the Homeland Security Department for first responder needs
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Converging at the crisis scene
Application developers learn to adapt to the constraints of first responders
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