Digital Government

DHS allocates funding to cities

30 cities will receive $500 million for critical infrastructure security, training, equipment and info sharing

Digital Government

Grants boost rural broadband

USDA Rural Development awards $20 million in grants to 40 communities

Digital Government

County site maps car wrecks

Suffolk County, N.Y., hopes to make a dent in the thousands of car accidents each year

Digital Government

Officials emphasize regional approach

Interoperable communications and integrated security are examples of efficient use of funds

Digital Government

Police testing IBM video system

Digital video system in cruisers can capture, store, upload and manage data more easily

Digital Government

Company adjusts local pricing

Content management software provider Stellent responds to governments' shrinking technology budgets

Digital Government

Videoconferencing for emergencies

New briefcase-size videoconferencing units are geared for use by military and first responders

Digital Government

XML group to help first responders

A consortium is driving an initiative to create standards for using XML to help exchange information during emergencies

Digital Government

Interoperability funds limited

Millions of dollars are earmarked for communications interoperability, but targets will be selected

Digital Government

D.C. unveils third-generation portal

Redesigned site offers more content and better access to services, forms and databases

People

Health agency closes gap on verification

Updated system lets hospitals check insurance eligibility

Digital Government

Homeland to streamline filing

Ridge says the ultimate goal is to have state and local officials 'submit plans without paper'

Digital Government

Wider net cast for Amber Alerts

Law establishes a nationwide communications network to help recover missing or abducted children

Digital Government

Mayor factors tech into economy

Boston mayor calls on President Bush to convene an economic summit to develop revitalization plan

People

Beyond the funding battle

With little money, states, cities and counties struggle to set spending priorities for homeland security

Digital Government

Software will track Everglades land

Permitting software tied in with GIS will help track land acquisitions in Everglades restoration

Digital Government

Md. puts Medicaid enrollment online

Health care providers can self-enroll in the state's Medicaid program via a secure, Web-based system

Digital Government

Students help develop Rad Tool

Software tool enables first responders to make decisions when faced with radiological threat

People

People key to portal process

Agency representatives offer tips on portal development, including interactivity and interoperability

Digital Government

Official explains homeland funding

DHS liaison to state and local governments fields questions about funds for first responders