Digital Government
Colorado tests claims filing online
The three-county pilot program will let people file their own claims in domestic violence, wrongful eviction and small-claims cases.
Digital Government
States seek IT funding schemes
NASCIO released a draft report with case studies of how some states found money for tech projects.
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FHWA recognizes travel sites
The Federal Highway Administration announced its awards for top traveler information Web sites.
Digital Government
Japan seeks IT ideas from states
Officials from Japan want to learn more about economic development and improving government efficiency through IT.
Digital Government
NASCIO honors eight states
The awards recognize outstanding technology projects in state government.
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.
People
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
People
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.
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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
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