People
Internet service links emergency managers
System eases access to relevant experts, online databases
People
Group sues for access to security documents
EPIC files suit stemming from concern that the Office of Homeland Security may be secretly developing elements of a national ID system
People
Building from the ground up
The first step in assembling an information resource is to find out what information is needed
Digital Government
Alaskan educators pair with Palm
Alaskan school officials are being equipped with handheld devices, tapping partnership with Palm Inc.
Digital Government
Grants to bolster GIS, homeland
ESRI sets up $2.3 million grant program for small-city geographic information system initiatives
People
Information clicks with Web users
A new survey shows that government Web sites are hot destinations on the Internet, with tourism info leading the way
Digital Government
Border station tests insect-ID tech
Digital imaging technology is used to identify insects found on trucks transporting agricultural products
Digital Government
Booming city sets up help desk
Ontario, Calif., officials find help-desk solution to centralize assistance and support city services
People
Privacy group sues Homeland office
EPIC seeks records related to activities that could lead to the creation of national ID systems
Digital Government
Alaska OKs electronic ballot for blind
New state law calls for technology to help visually impaired voters cast ballots privately
People
Financial systems still troubled
DOD leads agencies with pervasive financial management problems, GAO finds in fiscal 2001 report
Digital Government
Tech revs up ambulance services
South Dakota equips services with computers and software that enable communication, training and filing online
Digital Government
Arizona test-drives PKI
The Motor Vehicle Division pilot for securing online transactions could lead to smarter driver's licenses
Digital Government
Tenn. recruits teachers online
State teamed with Teachers-Teachers.com to provide its school systems access to resume database
Digital Government
New technology means new problems
Law enforcement officials discuss the promises and pitfalls of emerging technology
Digital Government
Feds info policy evolving
Office of Homeland Security devises strategies for classifying, sharing information about terrorist threats
Digital Government
New Mexico ponders smart license
A smart card-based driver's license could also be used as a credit card and for other applications
Digital Government
Officials tout info sharing
SEARCH Symposium highlights renewed focus on information exchange among government agencies
Modernization
Filling the communications gap
Satellite services garner new interest as a backup to wired networks
People