Government Technology

Karen Wilkinson

Staff Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

New York State Senate Leads Nation in Launching iPad, Mobile Phone Legislative Apps
August 26, 2010 - The creation of an iPad app of New York State Senate business was primarily driven by senators who had just purchased the devices or were using one through a pilot Apple.

Louisville, Ky., Expands Fiscal Transparency Portal to Include Vendor Contract Details
August 25, 2010 - Site also features employees' salaries and stimulus funding for Louisville.

Philadelphia Bloggers Who Make Money Ordered to Pay City Business License Fee
August 24, 2010 - Through sharing agreement with the IRS, Philadelphia city government identified 32,000 people who reported business income, including bloggers, but failed to attain a business license.

IT Security Incidents Prompt Nashville, Tenn., to Strengthen Policy, Hire IT Security Chief
August 23, 2010 - Nashville is poised to implement a comprehensive security policy this fall, officials say.

Vermont Aims For Universal Broadband, Cellular Coverage
August 19, 2010 - Officials hope federal grants will help transform Vermont from a broadband laggard to a broadband leader.

New York City to Test Wireless Social Bicycle System
August 16, 2010 - Citing infrastructure costs as obstacle, Social Bicycle System founder taps wireless technologies to fuel communications.

California Cities and Counties Mandated to Disclose Public Employees' Salaries
August 11, 2010 - From lifeguards to police chiefs, State Controller's Office expands reporting requirements, wages to be posted online this November.

Public-Use Electric Vehicle Quick-Charge Station Opens in Portland, Ore.
August 11, 2010 - First of its kind in nation, vehicles can charge in 20 to 30 minutes in a local parking garage.

Orlando International Airport to Get Remote Baggage Screening Upgrade
August 09, 2010 - Baggage screening system commonly used by hotel and resort travelers to be remodeled, get new equipment with $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

Are Digital Copy Machines Really a Security Concern?
August 08, 2010 - Governments could unintentionally release data to identity thieves if proper measures for software disposal aren't taken.

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