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Panel tackles airport security

San Jose report identifies technologies that could be applied nationwide

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State negotiates knowledge

New system aims to improve collaboration, information flow between agencies

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Feds to share emergency response system

Seattle first to link to federal response center for biological, chemical and nuclear threats

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Quick calculation

How the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center system works

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Not sitting still

Many states are pushing ahead with IT projects that cover a range of business concerns while also trying to accommodate homeland security needs

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Wanted: Federal cash and direction

States eagerly anticipate technology and funding details in forthcoming federal homeland security strategy

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FCC clears the air for safety

The FCC is freeing space in the 700 MHz band so public safety agencies will not have to face interference from other bandwidth users

Acquisition

Giving states access

A Legal View: It's clearly time for Congress to revisit the cooperative purchasing issue.

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System keeps track of legal cases

System to help attorneys in Louisiana manage legal cases as well as provide ongoing training to state employees

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Bridge partners span many levels of government

The federal bridge is designed to connect more than just PKI islands within the federal government

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Rural states thriving on technology

North Dakota, Arkansas governors say high-speed networks boost state government

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Crime mapping goes to college

George Mason University is one of the few places to offer certification in crime mapping and analysis

Modernization

FEMA taking charge of wireless

FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom

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Tech Monitor draws good rating

Governments signing up for Web-based service that offers analyses of technology companies and their products

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Houston offering software to all

Digital divide project offers software and server access to all city employees and residents

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State outsources accounting system

In move to boost security and service, Wyoming hires AMS to handle payroll and accounting systems

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El Paso rolling toward e-gov

City's IT construction process moves toward delivering 24-hour e-government by the end of July

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Cities granted digital divide help

Grants from 3Com's Urban Challenge program aim at increasing community access to services

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Missouri adds tool vs. fraud

State to use Medstat solution to identify and investigate fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program

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Fairfax offering electronic alerts

Northern Virginia city has new messaging system that can give residents and employees emergency alerts