Modernization
Town embraces e-gov, high-tech neighbors
The presence of several telecom companies has prompted Hickory, N.C., to be proactive in electronic government
Digital Government
Agency turns to XML for tax returns
The California State Board of Equalization will use XML to store tax return data, and it won't need major changes to its infrastructure to get it done
Digital Government
Memphis signs deal to outsource IT
The city has signed a deal with SCT for $50 million to take over the city's technology responsibilities, including e-government
Digital Government
Colorado chooses new CIO
Robert Feingold will step from the technology role at the state's Department of Natural Resources to take the policy-setting position
People
Report: Leaders ignore IT at their peril
A Harvard report spells out ways elected officials can get in step with technology
Digital Government
NECCC releases e-gov guide
The manual aims to help government officials develop an e-government strategy and will soon be available at the group's Web site
People
NLC picks IBM to spread e-gov message
IBM, with the help of NLC, will work with smaller cities to educate them about technology and get them started with e-government
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San Diego aims to speed up police work
With a new workflow system, the city police could clip days from the time it takes to have investigators assigned to a case
Digital Government
Prison keeps eye on inmate computer use
A software surveillance system lets a Florida state prison make sure inmates aren't using computers for unauthorized business
Digital Government
Senate boosts voting alternatives
A Senate bill would fund a study about alternative voting methods and create a grant program for states to upgrade their systems
Digital Government
Portland testing multispace machines
Portland, Ore., is testing multiple-space parking machines, which could be more reliable, save the city maintenance costs and make collection easier
People
State launches how-to guide for e-gov
Washington's new guide to e-gov applications will walk people through the steps of building an Internet-related project
People
System seeks child support payments
Idaho has contracted for a program that helps identify financial assets of parents who are delinquent on child support payments
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California city tracks complaints online
Bakersfield is installing an automated Web-based system that will track the complaints the city receives as well as the responses it gives
People
Firm streamlines online permits
NetClerk Inc. unveiled a new system for municipalities to review, manage and approve permits online securely
People
Digital fingerprints track inmates in Texas prisons
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which oversees and operates the state's prison system, will soon get digital fingerprint scanners to log and help identify inmates.
Digital Government
Memphis outsources city's IT
A $42 million deal turns over the city's technology workload -- and IT staff -- to a vendor
People
N.Y. libraries put training in circulation
The New York Public Library will use a private grant to create public technology training centers at several branches.
People
Giant steps toward e-government
As state and municipal governments restructure technologically to save money, improve efficiency and deliver better services, two technology giants recently formed dedicated units to tap this lucrative market.
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