Digital Government
Seattle tops in Internet literacy
The country's most literate city also leads on the path to Internet literacy, as defined by an annual report.
People
CDC to track quarantined people
The agency plans to use a secure, Web-based system to track people when they are isolated or quarantined as part of an effort to control the spread of infectious diseases.
People
E-voting group invited to hack machines
Advocacy group invited to try to hack into electronic voting machines in California.
People
Rhode Island towns pool buying power
3 municipalities share Web-based system for taking bids.
People
GAO: Web site leaves teachers behind
A new report states that the Education Department needs to make resources and information on teachers' qualification requirements more accessible to states and school districts implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.
Digital Government
Illinois scraps frame-relay net
New network will better handle data, voice and video applications
Digital Government
511 travel service expands statewide in Florida
Using LogicTree's voice-enabled system, travelers can get free traffic and weather information about state roads and highways.
Modernization
Municipal wireless networks continue to thrive
Several cities have announced new WiFi projects in recent days, with Cisco entering the fray mid-month.
Digital Government
HHS to give Gulf states a shot of health IT
The department will spend about $3.7 million to encourage the use of electronic health records in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Digital Government
Input: IT spending on state, local tax systems to rise
State and local jurisdictions are more focused on financial management and on projects to improve financial performance, the report indicates.
Acquisition
Northrop Grumman takes first step toward $2B Va. deal
A $3.5 million contract from the state will allow for transition planning for an eventual overhaul of Virginia's executive branch IT infrastructure.
People
Inspectors' gadgets save time
Instead of driving to their downtown office, building inspectors in Jacksonville, Fla., use cell phones to check in and out of work.
Digital Government
North Dakota awards contract for secure driver's license
Massachusetts-based Viisage wins a five-year contract from North Dakota to develop a secure driver's license.
People
Accenture to update New Jersey's unemployment benefits system
Under the $39.9 million contract, the company will build a new system that can process claims faster.
People
States move to centralize IT project management
States report successes from centralizing control of information technology projects and adopting common project management practices.
Digital Government
Flu plan burdens public health agencies
State and local officials seek more funds to collect vaccine data
Cybersecurity
N.Y. county wants more secure wireless hot spots
A Westchester County executive proposed legislation that would require businesses providing public Internet access to install a firewall.
People