Digital Government
DHS allocates funding to cities
30 cities will receive $500 million for critical infrastructure security, training, equipment and info sharing
Digital Government
Grants boost rural broadband
USDA Rural Development awards $20 million in grants to 40 communities
Digital Government
County site maps car wrecks
Suffolk County, N.Y., hopes to make a dent in the thousands of car accidents each year
Digital Government
Officials emphasize regional approach
Interoperable communications and integrated security are examples of efficient use of funds
Digital Government
Police testing IBM video system
Digital video system in cruisers can capture, store, upload and manage data more easily
Digital Government
Company adjusts local pricing
Content management software provider Stellent responds to governments' shrinking technology budgets
Digital Government
Videoconferencing for emergencies
New briefcase-size videoconferencing units are geared for use by military and first responders
Digital Government
XML group to help first responders
A consortium is driving an initiative to create standards for using XML to help exchange information during emergencies
Digital Government
Interoperability funds limited
Millions of dollars are earmarked for communications interoperability, but targets will be selected
Digital Government
D.C. unveils third-generation portal
Redesigned site offers more content and better access to services, forms and databases
People
Health agency closes gap on verification
Updated system lets hospitals check insurance eligibility
Digital Government
Homeland to streamline filing
Ridge says the ultimate goal is to have state and local officials 'submit plans without paper'
Digital Government
Wider net cast for Amber Alerts
Law establishes a nationwide communications network to help recover missing or abducted children
Digital Government
Mayor factors tech into economy
Boston mayor calls on President Bush to convene an economic summit to develop revitalization plan
People
Beyond the funding battle
With little money, states, cities and counties struggle to set spending priorities for homeland security
Digital Government
Software will track Everglades land
Permitting software tied in with GIS will help track land acquisitions in Everglades restoration
Digital Government
Md. puts Medicaid enrollment online
Health care providers can self-enroll in the state's Medicaid program via a secure, Web-based system
Digital Government
Students help develop Rad Tool
Software tool enables first responders to make decisions when faced with radiological threat
People
People key to portal process
Agency representatives offer tips on portal development, including interactivity and interoperability
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