Government Technology

Karen Wilkinson

Staff Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

San Francisco Water Meters to Detect Leaks, Help Customers Track Usage
June 18, 2010 - Embedded with digital chips, meters to track hourly usage, send e-mail alerts when consumption spikes.

California IT Consolidation Efforts Making Headway, Official Says
June 16, 2010 - The California Office of the State Chief Information Officer is trying to build consensus among interdepartmental work groups in order to reach target deadlines for IT consolidation.

California to Test Drive DUI Ignition Locks in Pilot Program
June 15, 2010 - Starting July 1, first-time and repeat DUI offenders in four big California counties will have to install in-car Breathalyzers.

Alabama, Rhode Island and Tennessee Redesign Web Portals Based on User Feedback
June 14, 2010 - Expanded Web 2.0 options, user categories are common theme among Alabama, Rhode Island and Tennessee.

Maryland Leads the Way in Social Media Campaign Regulations
June 07, 2010 - Online campaign ID rule would bring clarity to voters, help filter fake accounts.

Congress Wants Legislation to Obtain Prepaid Cell Phone Users' Identities
June 04, 2010 - Bipartisan bill would pave way for law enforcement to tap now-anonymous users' calls, seeks to target drug dealers, terrorists.

California's Revamped Web Portal More Intuitive, Attractive and Searchable
June 02, 2010 - CIO Teri Takai says portal is focused on search as opposed to going through traditional portals and links.

Love Nature? Website for Recreationalists Launched for Outdoor Season
June 01, 2010 - Nonprofit partners with California to create comprehensive, interactive site that locates open-space lands.

California's Real-Time Air Quality Readings Online for Smoggy Summertime
May 27, 2010 - Air Resources Board plans to enhance website features, add more real-time data.

Maryland Political Candidates May Have to Identify Social Media Sites
May 26, 2010 - Draft proposal would set ground rules for the proper identification of political campaigns' social media sites.

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