People
Online voter guide helps Oregon choose
Oregon citizens can go online to bone up on their election choices without having to wait until printed versions arrive in the mail
Digital Government
Schools tap E-Rate funding
In its first two years, about three in four U.S. schools have applied for the federal subsidy that enables schools to build Internet connections
Digital Government
More schools going virtual
Utah and Wisconsin are among the states signing on for Apex Learning's virtual advanced placement courses
Acquisition
Chicago automating water department workflow
The city has chosen SCT to consolidate the department's billing, repairs, debt collection and other services
Digital Government
Tennessee city puts payments online
Jackson, Tenn., debuted the city's first two online transaction services, enabling residents to pay property taxes and parking tickets electronically
Digital Government
Virginia teachers learn in-house
Educators statewide can tune into Prince William County's distance-learning programs to help teachers learn technology
People
Florida ports seeing STARS
Cities are using imaging systems to be able to detect if cars are being smuggled overseas in cargo containers
Digital Government
Former Nevada CIO opts for EZ life
EzGov has chosen Marlene Lockard to guide the company on public policy and bolster its presence in the state and local market
Modernization
Alaska seeking telecom partner
The state is looking for a team to take care of services such as distance learning, satellite communications and network access
Digital Government
New Jersey taking hard look at computer crime
Two New Jersey agencies are calling for the state to strengthen its laws, enhance law enforcement training and beef up education programs to combat computer-related crime.
Digital Government
Citizens wield power through technology
Community organizations in several cities are looking at innovative ways to improve municipal services through technology-driven citizen involvement.
Digital Government
Virginia honors technology pioneers
The state chose innovative state and local projects to receive Governor's Technology Awards
Digital Government
E-mail lists taking off in Wash.
Washington state has seen its subscriber base for targeted electronic communication quadruple in size since the service was introduced in April.
Digital Government
W.Va. equipping elderly with computers
Government agencies in West Virginia are joining with businesses and volunteer organizations to put surplus computers into the hands of senior citizens.
People
Poll gives peek at IT execs' views
Spot polls conducted this week during the NASIRE annual conference captured IT executives' opinions on the progress of digital government
People
NASIRE brimming with ideas
With more than 400 government and industry reps circulating at the NASIRE conference, news and ideas were swirling too
Digital Government
E-Sign shouldn't bother states
An NGA report concludes that the federal law authorizing digital signatures shouldn't overpower states' own legislation
People
CIOs: E-gov empowers people
The citizen-as-customer approach to governance is an improvement from the bureaucratic model of the past, but it does not go far enough, two state CIOs say
Digital Government
Maine bolsters telehealth efforts
With a deal from Verizon, the state will enjoy discounted line charges to link rural communities with urban medical expertise
Digital Government
N.C.'s IT staff shuffle continues
Former Citicorp exec chosen to fill chief technology officer vacancy, just weeks after the state named a new CIO
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