Digital Government
311 service goes rural route
Martha's Vineyard starts a 311 service that automatically directs nonemergency calls to local police
Digital Government
Funds for states, ports announced
DHS announces funding for first responder preparedness and cargo security
Digital Government
Senators' bill to ensure E911 funds
Legislation is aimed at keeping state governments from raiding funds dedicated for 911 systems
Digital Government
Grants modernize city services
Urban Challenge winners each will get $100,000 in 3Com hardware, software and/or in-kind services
Digital Government
Center publishes business case guide
Center for Technology in Government's guide intended to help government officials justify technology investments
Modernization
Lawmaker pushes for fed leadership on 911
A congressman called for the creation of an office within the Homeland Security Department to spearhead and help fund the installation E911 systems
Digital Government
Justice reworks e-grants system
With problems fixed, system is mandated for all Office of Justice Programs grant programs
Digital Government
Health group pushes info sharing
Public/private partnership promotes data standards, better security
Digital Government
Congressman speaks up for E911
Lawmaker calls for block grant program and the creation of an Enhanced 911 office within DHS
Digital Government
Software builds 'virtual armories'
Web-based system enables agencies to build a searchable database of resources for use during crises
Digital Government
Rural region models safety system
Highway safety initiative evolves into a comprehensive communications platform for first responders
Digital Government
Alliance offers 511 one-stop shop
Intelligent transportation systems firms offer traveler information services to state and local governments
Digital Government
Louisiana transforms court network
New backbone moved the court from '1927 technology to 2006 technology' in three years
Digital Government
System helps paramedics, EMS billing
Handheld devices contain medical information, language translation tools and transmit data for billing
Digital Government
Portal to ease collaboration in Maine
Counselors and clients scattered across the state will be able to collaborate through virtual workspaces
People
Cities stress 'regionality' for homeland security
Cities and counties must take a regional approach in developing homeland security, officials testified before a Senate hearing
Digital Government
Content management grows up
Baltimore County stands by Site Executive in competitive market for Web content management
Digital Government
Study details broadband in states
One of the biggest challenges remains high-speed service in rural areas, report says
Digital Government
Federal grants to locals on rise
Report forecasts steady rise in federal grant outlays to state and local governments
Digital Government