Digital Government

311 service goes rural route

Martha's Vineyard starts a 311 service that automatically directs nonemergency calls to local police

Digital Government

Funds for states, ports announced

DHS announces funding for first responder preparedness and cargo security

Digital Government

Senators' bill to ensure E911 funds

Legislation is aimed at keeping state governments from raiding funds dedicated for 911 systems

Digital Government

Grants modernize city services

Urban Challenge winners each will get $100,000 in 3Com hardware, software and/or in-kind services

Digital Government

Center publishes business case guide

Center for Technology in Government's guide intended to help government officials justify technology investments

Modernization

Lawmaker pushes for fed leadership on 911

A congressman called for the creation of an office within the Homeland Security Department to spearhead and help fund the installation E911 systems

Digital Government

Justice reworks e-grants system

With problems fixed, system is mandated for all Office of Justice Programs grant programs

Digital Government

Health group pushes info sharing

Public/private partnership promotes data standards, better security

Digital Government

Congressman speaks up for E911

Lawmaker calls for block grant program and the creation of an Enhanced 911 office within DHS

Digital Government

Software builds 'virtual armories'

Web-based system enables agencies to build a searchable database of resources for use during crises

Digital Government

Rural region models safety system

Highway safety initiative evolves into a comprehensive communications platform for first responders

Digital Government

Alliance offers 511 one-stop shop

Intelligent transportation systems firms offer traveler information services to state and local governments

Digital Government

Louisiana transforms court network

New backbone moved the court from '1927 technology to 2006 technology' in three years

Digital Government

System helps paramedics, EMS billing

Handheld devices contain medical information, language translation tools and transmit data for billing

Digital Government

Portal to ease collaboration in Maine

Counselors and clients scattered across the state will be able to collaborate through virtual workspaces

People

Cities stress 'regionality' for homeland security

Cities and counties must take a regional approach in developing homeland security, officials testified before a Senate hearing

Digital Government

Content management grows up

Baltimore County stands by Site Executive in competitive market for Web content management

Digital Government

Study details broadband in states

One of the biggest challenges remains high-speed service in rural areas, report says

Digital Government

Federal grants to locals on rise

Report forecasts steady rise in federal grant outlays to state and local governments

Digital Government

PC recycling program offers bonus

New Gateway program helps customers get credit for getting rid of their old PCs in an eco-friendly manner