People

Web notices now the law in Alaska

All Alaskan state agencies are now required by law to post all public notices on the Internet.

Digital Government

KPMG releases white paper on cybercrime

A new report on e-commerce and cybercrime provides tips for governments to consider in order to prevent security breaches.

Digital Government

Pa. makes spreading computer viruses illegal

People who intentionally spread a computer virus face a seven-year prison sentence and a $15,000 fine in Pennsylvania now that Gov. Tom Ridge has signed a new bill into law. The bill also requires that restitution be paid for any damages caused.

Digital Government

Michigan to post lesson plans online

Under a new Michigan program, lesson plans from the state's best teachers will be posted online, providing practical support to help teachers meet state education guidelines.

People

Calif. seeks $10M for e-gov

California Gov. Gray Davis has proposed allocating an additional $10 million to the state's electronic government programs. In addition, Gray is calling for the creation of an e-government business advisory council to provide private-sector advice on state e-government efforts.

Digital Government

Hit the mall for free technology access

Manassas Mall has the usual suspects: the ubiquitous stores selling clothes, books, cards and sporting equipment -- and that sweet cinnamon bun smell that lures shoppers as much as the sale racks do.

People

Tech, gov leaders to debate e-gov privacy

State and local government and technology leaders will debate electronic government privacy issues, such as public-key infrastructure security, digital signatures and policy statements, in a new e-Government Web Privacy Coalition.

Digital Government

Mayors' survey: High technology drives city economies

High-technology industries are dominating the economic growth in cities throughout the nation, according to a new survey from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Digital Government

Wisconsin revamping tax system

The new system will be Web-enabled, allowing about 170,000 businesses to pay sales taxes online, transfer payments electronically and review their payment history

Digital Government

Maryland posts delinquent taxpayers online

By posting the information, the state believes people will be inclined to pay up simply to avoid embarrassment

Digital Government

Missouri e-bidding system finished

The site allows vendors to submit bids and attachments for selected solicitations online

Digital Government

As close as you want to get to jail

Tour takes Web surfers through Georgia corrections site in order to provide an 'unfiltered view' of prison

Digital Government

Pennsylvania boosts security to Justice Network

Network, managed by VeriSign, allows complete integration of public safety information

Digital Government

Washington to buy online

State is the first to join Buysense, an online marketplace

Digital Government

Ariz. city posts liquor license info online

Glendale wanted to end confusion by citizens about how liquor licenses were awarded, giving them more information on the process

People

Alliance defines e-gov ethics code

A provider of egovernment services has announced an alliance to establish a code of egovernment conduct.

Digital Government

Montgomery Co., Md., CIO leaving for PTI

Donald Evans will lead the organization's technology research and oversee its internal technology infrastructure

Digital Government

Flight and fancy at new NASA lab

Young people can plan a flight then take a trip around the country via computers

Digital Government

Sparse feedback has NASIRE rethinking survey

Only 27 states participated in a state CIO agency report on budgets

People

Company builds e-gov portal for Denver

A private company has partnered with The Denver Post to build a World Wide Web site to give Denver-area residents access to government services.