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RAINS showcases secure info
Regional Alliance for Infrastructure and Network Security is spreading from Oregon
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Ky. portal will pay for itself
Kentucky is using a self-funded model for the portal, which will be developed by an NIC subsidiary
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State makes payroll info self-serve
Mississippi's secure Web-based, self-service application has reached a 17 percent adoption rate
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Task force to aid homeland planning
Richard Clarke, Warren Rudman part of leadership team to help federal and local agencies coordinate homeland security organization
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Vendors offer interoperable answers
One device can link mobile radios; another takes advantage of IP and existing systems
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Mayors call for direct funding
American cities are spending about $70 million weekly on additional homeland security measures
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Eagle awards honor Schambach, DiPentima
Federal 100 award winners from government, industry receive special recognition
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Bill would close spectrum loophole
Legislation would ensure that TV broadcasters transfer a piece of spectrum for public safety
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States' permit process has pluses
New York, Michigan sign up Accela to ease permit process, open portals, enhance security
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Mayors call for homeland funding
Baltimore Mayor urges fellow mayors and first responders nationwide to lobby the federal government for direct funding
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States need cybersecurity focus
A new study says that states need to do more to secure systems from attack
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State Web-enabling e-procurement
Indiana among states turning to better e-procurement systems as they grapple with budget shortfalls
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Firm allies with Giuliani Group
Former mayor's firm, experts in performance management, will implement Cognos technology
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Rural county goes wireless route
Dickenson County, Va., soon will introduce wireless as a primary means of high-speed data access
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Hometown security gets funding boost
DHS has released nearly $600 million to states and territories, with a significant portion earmarked for first responders
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Amber revolutionizes search for abducted children
The Amber Alert System, which relies on the Emergency Alert System, is used by 87 programs, 38 of which are statewide
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Illinois builds ramp to fed PKI bridge
State readies to cross-certify certificates
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One certificate doesn't work for all
While some organizations are moving toward creating a public-key infrastructure, others are still holding back
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Bill calls for open source look
Oregon legislation would require state agencies to consider open-source software when buying IT
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