People

Small town thinking big with IT

Knightdale, N.C., with a population of about 5,000, has established an intranet for employees and is working on online bill payments

Digital Government

New CIO takes reins in Nevada

An official who gave up a private-sector job says he will concentrate on creating an environment that makes state employees want to stay

Digital Government

Schools compete to become digital

Pennsylvania districts are vying for the chance of getting a multimillion-dollar technology transformation

People

States not tapping Internet's potential

Some larger states are having success with e-government initiatives, but many more have a long way to go, a Brown University study has found

Digital Government

Computers called 'fools gold' for students

The newly formed Alliance for Childhood contends that technology is not necessarily a good thing for young students

People

Minnesota spreads traffic management wealth

State is installing surveillance and safety systems in smaller cities, including Duluth and St. Cloud

Digital Government

Inclusion tour focuses on digital divide

New Commerce secretary visits Philadelphia as part of a tour to highlight innovative programs that provide online access to those without digital tools

People

Site helps Twin Cities drivers get around

A traffic Web site updated every minute provides a detailed, color-coded map showing congested areas and road construction

People

Email lists taking off in Washington

The state has found that more and more people are asking to get on lists that let them in on state happenings

Digital Government

Tech tools press cities to clean up

In Connecticut, a nonprofit has given people equipment to monitor the condition of city parks in hopes the information will prompt improvements

People

Jersey taking hard look at computer crime

A report recommends the state enact new laws, train police and educate young people in order to get a handle on cyberstalking and Internet-related crime.

People

Pa. linking patrol cars to databases

Police officials say computer technology could liberate patrolmen from bureaucratic requirements so they can spend more time enforcing the law

Digital Government

W.V. equipping elderly with computers

Government agencies in West Virginia join businesses and volunteer organizations in getting surplus computers into the hands of senior citizens

Digital Government

Company soups up traffic simulator

PricewaterhouseCoopers is developing a tool that transportation planners could use to gauge traffic and air pollution

People

Michigan revs up e-gov

Three new e-government applications illustrate the state's commitment to convenient e-government

People

Slow down, you're on candid camera

By year's end, aggressive drivers in Washington, D.C., will have one more sobering obstacle to contend with: photo radar enforcement.

Digital Government

City licensing e-gov applications

Sunnyvale, Calif.-developed software for permit applications and a system for parks reservations is available through GovPartner