Digital Government
CDC reports on health surveillance
Agency gives update on the progress of syndromic and disease surveillance systems
Acquisition
Cooperative purchasing still not in effect
GSA has not yet published rules that would allow state governments to use federal schedules for information technology purchases
Digital Government
GSA schedules opening soon
Interim rule due May 8 for state and local governments to be able to start buying IT from GSA schedules
Digital Government
Homeland to streamline filing
Ridge says the ultimate goal is to have state and local officials 'submit plans without paper'
Digital Government
Wider net cast for Amber Alerts
Law establishes a nationwide communications network to help recover missing or abducted children
Digital Government
Mayor factors tech into economy
Boston mayor calls on President Bush to convene an economic summit to develop revitalization plan
Digital Government
NY networks court video security
State court system to install networked video security at courthouses in New York City
People
Beyond the funding battle
With little money, states, cities and counties struggle to set spending priorities for homeland security
Digital Government
Software will track Everglades land
Permitting software tied in with GIS will help track land acquisitions in Everglades restoration
Digital Government
FirstGov testing local additions
Officials soon will start a pilot test to include local governments in the FirstGov portal
Digital Government
Md. puts Medicaid enrollment online
Health care providers can self-enroll in the state's Medicaid program via a secure, Web-based system
Digital Government
Students help develop Rad Tool
Software tool enables first responders to make decisions when faced with radiological threat
Digital Government
Official explains homeland funding
DHS liaison to state and local governments fields questions about funds for first responders
Digital Government
Recycled equipment aids at-risk cities
Refurbished radiological detection equipment shipped to first responders in Los Angeles and San Francisco
People
State CIOs evolving
State CIOs are finding that 'technologist' is only part of their job description
Digital Government
City sets up wireless as lifeline
Winston-Salem, N.C., sees free wireless service as key attraction to help downtown thrive
Digital Government
Homeland boosts emergency grants
State and local governments will receive $165 million in grants from Homeland Security
People
McDonough leaving GSA
Intergovernmental, Trail Boss leader leaving for position in private sector
Digital Government
L.A. educators find extras in system
Web-based system could boost school district's entire professional development process
People