Digital Government

Local officials lean on e-mail

New study shows e-mail has become a useful and convenient tool for local elected officials

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Northcom faces obstacles at launch

New command faces major cultural and technical challenges in communicating and sharing information

People

Cities 'angry' over lack of homeland support

City officials demanded that Congress and the Bush administration provide the billions of dollars they promised for first responders

Digital Government

NASA funds interactive institute

State universities are part of an institute that will do research, develop technologies and provide educational opportunities

Digital Government

Sprint seizing local opportunities

Sprint is working to capitalize on markets produced by homeland security and e-gov requirements

Digital Government

San Fran orders smart meters

San Franscisco installing new electronic parking meters and management system

Digital Government

Cities lobby for homeland aid

Sen. Hillary Clinton joins municipal officials in calling for direct homeland security funding

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GIS paves easier way to see data

GeoMedia-Hansen Interface joins tabular and spatial data to give transportation managers a view of assets

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States keep IT programs on track

Study finds states are using alternative funding measures to grapple with revenue shortfalls

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IBM fueling teacher training

IBM is putting $15 million into a grant program that will provide technology to boost teachers' skills

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E-learning aimed at librarians

A Maryland library coalition is developing an e-learning course aimed at helping librarians provide better service

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Governors propose homeland initiatives

The National Governors Association unveiled several initiatives in promoting a 'bottom-up' approach to homeland security

Digital Government

Wyoming, Web eases budget filing

State budget office upgrades its information systems to allow agencies to submit budgets and narratives via the Web

Digital Government

Smart roads could help homeland

Intelligent transportation systems are being considered for roles in homeland security.

Digital Government

NGA urges 'hometown security'

The National Governors Association unveils initiative promoting a bottom-up approach to homeland security

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PKI bridge open for business

GSA held a ceremony for the first agencies to be cross-certified with the federal public-key infrastructure bridge

Digital Government

New system keeps phone lines open

Ascendent's new system mirrors an organization's telephone network, enabling communications in case of disruptions

Digital Government

N.C. translates agency system

State justice department is transforming its ancient computer language to a more flexible, modern vernacular

Digital Government

Texas studies online legal filings

Study could lead to the development of a statewide online filing system within three years

People

Cities seek federal support

Funding is the weak link when it comes to homeland security efforts, officials say