People
Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal
A state government shutdown of nearly three weeks ends as Minnesota lawmakers make a deal.
Digital Government
Minn. government shutdown could predict future for feds
When Minnesota lawmakers couldn't reach a budget compromise, the state government shut down, and now its employees are paying the price. Are federal workers destined to face a similar fate?
Digital Government
Senator wants the Texas approach to cut federal waste
Cornyn asks the Obama administration to create a sunset committee similar to one used by Texas that's killed programs and cut state spending.
People
Health care reform depends on state CIOs, association says
State CIOs have an important role to play in national health care reform, especially with regard to operating health benefit exchanges, according to a new report from the National Association of State CIOs.
People
Bhagowalia to leave GSA for an island paradise
Senior federal IT leader Sanjeev "Sonny" Bhagowalia is leaving federal service to take a position in state government.
Digital Government
What IBM could teach feds about social media
IBM could teach government agencies a few things about managing Facebook and Twitter.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
LaHood peddles pedaling to work; high gas prices don't deter drivers; OSTI's Greek philosophy; space shuttle era draws to a close.
People
Is your hometown losing anti-terrorism funding?
As part of $170 million in cuts, the Homeland Security Department is withholding anti-terrorism funding to 32 cities.
Cybersecurity
Connecticut to offer Real ID compliant licenses, but drivers can opt out
Connecticut will comply with Real ID, starting this fall.
People
Agencies use social media to bust gangs
Police agencies are using social networks to identify and capture suspects, but the officers need to be careful using the sites, panelists said at a conference April 5.
Digital Government
State lawmakers oppose open source for VA health records
Five Wisconsin lawmakers are urging the VA and Defense Department to consider the benefits of a single vendor for an electronic health record system, according to a Nextgov report.
Modernization
Lawmakers need 'somebody to educate us' on wireless technologies, senator says
Senator Michael Jungbauer (R-Minn.) says that states need "somebody to educate us" on wireless innovation to help make policy and infrastructure decisions.
Digital Government
App of the week: The Qik way to share video from iPhones
Skype is cooking up new solutions for video calls between iOS and Android devices by leveraging Qik, a live video streaming company it acquired in January.
Cybersecurity
DHS buying SBInet-like system for border despite uncertainties, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department canceled the SBInet border surveillance system two months ago, but SBInet-like capabilities will live on in the new system proposed for some parts of the border, a GAO official says.
Cybersecurity
The best of the federal blogosphere
No DNA tests at airport checkpoints; Broadband plan and recent failure; A full tank of hydrogen.
Digital Government
App of the week: Accela Analytics for iPad
Enterprise functionality for government is starting to come to tablets, and Accela Analytics is on the forefront of the coming wave.
People
Budget battles put government unions on the spot
GovLoop members ponder the attacks on government employee unions in cash-strapped states.
Digital Government