Digital Government
Divide deeper than we think
A panel at NASIRE's annual meeting discusses how complicated it will be to get true technology access to everyone
Digital Government
Governments falling short on privacy
Officials say the public sector must step up vigilance against hackers and, in general, be more proactive about privacy and security
Digital Government
NASIRE honors state systems
NASIRE recognizes New Jersey's workers' compensation system as among best information technology practices of the year
People
Kansas centralizing child support
The state's centralized child support payment system will simplify the process for families and employers
Digital Government
Colorado climbing to IT pinnacle
In three to five years, the state hopes to be the technological model for all other governments, featuring 'top-down support with bottom-up change'
Digital Government
Navajo Nation wired
Tribal chapters throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Utah are being connected to a wireless Internet system, thanks to a federal grant and industry subsidies
People
Survey: Ads better than fees
A report commissioned by an e-government provider finds that people would rather see ads on their government Web sites than be charged transaction fees
Digital Government
Mississippi lists sex offenders online
Mississippi is the latest state to post a sex offender registry on the Internet; a Justice Department grant made it possible
Digital Government
Online auction firm goes under
Customers are surprised to hear of the demise of eCitydeals, an online auction company catering to municipal governments
People
County gets the e-deed done
Virginia's Wise County believes it's the first in the state to transfer and record an electronic deed
Digital Government
County offering Webcast I-dos
For a price, couples can have their wedding ceremonies broadcast online at a Virginia circuit court
People
Counties plan tech cures for crime
Counties in New York and Montana will use Justice Department grants to improve databases and add mobile systems
Acquisition
Boston to integrate health data
The city chooses TekInsight.com to create a Web-enabled system that will enable employees to tap information from about 30 health programs
People
Site matches distance-learning options
New Pennsylvania site shows people what types of classes are available for them to take ? both near and far
People
Alaskan tribes launch Web site
The site is an effort to keep tribe members and the public informed about negotiations between the state government and its 227 federally recognized tribes
People
Virginia rolls on with tech agenda
The state recently unveiled task forces aimed at fostering economic development and increasing the state's Internet presence
Digital Government
IT lets government 'leap ahead'
Reform experts provide examples of why technology is the way through which governments can be more efficient and interact better with citizens
Digital Government
Florida empowers low-income kids
With a public/private partnership, the state aims to open 25 to 50 computer centers by the end of 2001
Digital Government
Alabama piloting virtual high
The state is testing an online distance-learning program in 15 rural schools, and it could be expanded statewide next fall
Digital Government