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

Modernization

Lawmakers form E911 caucus

Group will raise awareness of the need for enhanced and wireless 911 services