Digital Government
States' permit process has pluses
New York, Michigan sign up Accela to ease permit process, open portals, enhance security
People
Mayors call for homeland funding
Baltimore Mayor urges fellow mayors and first responders nationwide to lobby the federal government for direct funding
Digital Government
States need cybersecurity focus
A new study says that states need to do more to secure systems from attack
Digital Government
State Web-enabling e-procurement
Indiana among states turning to better e-procurement systems as they grapple with budget shortfalls
Digital Government
Firm allies with Giuliani Group
Former mayor's firm, experts in performance management, will implement Cognos technology
Digital Government
Amber revolutionizes search for abducted children
The Amber Alert System, which relies on the Emergency Alert System, is used by 87 programs, 38 of which are statewide
Digital Government
Illinois builds ramp to fed PKI bridge
State readies to cross-certify certificates
Digital Government
One certificate doesn't work for all
While some organizations are moving toward creating a public-key infrastructure, others are still holding back
People
Hometown security gets funding boost
DHS has released nearly $600 million to states and territories, with a significant portion earmarked for first responders
Digital Government
Government 'Oscar' finalists picked
Four finalists for the Innovations in American Government Award are tech-based
Digital Government
Study delves into info sharing
The Center for Technology in Government will study the social and technical aspects of information integration
Digital Government
Nebraska city sounds PC alarms
Lincoln supplements broadcast emergency alerts with targeted, computer-based service
Digital Government
Maine posts budget challenge
Interactive budgeting tool is designed to help citizens understand the state's fiscal problems
Digital Government
United homeland effort vital to states
NASCIO president: Use funding and technologies for enterprisewide benefit
Digital Government
Witnesses call for help at E911 hearing
Testimony at Senate hearing describes problems with deployment of a wireless 911 system
Digital Government
State and local a 'tough market'
IT companies expecting homeland security to be a 'bonanza' will be disappointed
Digital Government
Phone system taps into fuel prices
A New York county adds interactive voice response system in hunt for low-cost gas and home heating oil
Digital Government
Wireless program takes to Web
Public Safety Wireless Network unveils an online version of its national strategy
Digital Government
Texas shifts Medicaid outsourcing
Affiliated Computer Services will take over the state's outsourced Medicaid program
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