Digital Government

Online symposium tackles security

Public Technology Inc. is offering a Web-based symposium on cybersecurity issues for local governments

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States get infusion of bioterror funds

HHS secretary announces $1.1 billion to strengthen bioterrorism preparedness, public health infrastructure

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N.Y. unveils counterterror net

Network will enable local law enforcement agencies statewide to share information electronically

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County portal builds on Net success

Oakland County, Mich., launches Web portal that is citizen-centric and easily updated

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California tax board taps e-gov

The state is planning several e-government applications designed to be more helpful to customers

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El Paso hitches HR to Web

City is implementing a Web-hosted solution for its financial pension and human resources functions

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Bush pledges aid to mayors

Proposed increase in homeland security spending includes more resources for police, firefighters and emergency workers

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Security costs soar, survey shows

U.S. cities are expected to spend an additional $2.6 billion on security through the end of 2002

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Mayors hear homeland pledge

Bush administration officials tell U.S. Conference of Mayors that cities are on the front lines of the fight against terrorism

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Tech aimed at homeland security

Think tank pushes smart cards, database connections and CIO for homeland security technology

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Web put to work on jobless claims

Texas is testing an unemployment insurance Web application that could cut the time needed to verify a claim

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Minnesota preps services portal

Customizable portal due in mid-March will be centered on services rather than departments

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State portals miss usability mark

Study shows many state sites fall short of being accessible, customizable or usable to constituents

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Tech in curriculum still evolving

Students are connected, but how well schools are using computers and the Internet is still unknown, report states

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Room to Grow

Wisconsin county decides to improve access to data on juvenile crime

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Michigan creates cybercourt

High-tech court, under the purview of tech-savvy judges, will handle disputes involving tech companies

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Study: Government Web sites are big hit

More than half of adult Internet users visited a government Web site during 2001, according to a survey released Jan. 9

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Insurance system turning to Web

West Virginia Public Employee Insurance Agency seeks a Web-based eligibility and billing system

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Chicago, Dallas roads going digital

Mobility Technologies will deploy a network of digital sensors along the cities' roads for better traffic data

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Congress aims for 'first responder' aid

When Congress reconvenes, it will face a mountain of proposed homeland security laws that focus on helping fire, police and emergency rescue agencies in cities and counties