Budget & Finance

Second Broadband Stimulus Funding Window Opens

February 16, 2010 - Second funding opportunity for submitting broadband stimulus applications begins.

Study: Despite Economic Challenges, IT Spending Still a Key Priority for Governments

February 12, 2010 - Federal, state and local IT officials plan to use available funds to modernize technology, train staff, improve overall operations.

Inside the Broadband Stimulus Workshops

February 11, 2010 - Broadband stimulus applicants get insight into how to best craft their applications from federal workshops.

Municipalities to Compete for Google Broadband Networks

February 10, 2010 - Cities and counties will vie for Google's experimental broadband networks it plans to deploy in selected localities.

100 Broadband Stimulus Applications Still in Play for California

February 10, 2010 - California still has 100 broadband stimulus applications being considered for the first funding window.

Stimulus Package Promotes Good Health IT

February 1, 2010 - With nearly $20 billion from the Recovery Act earmarked for electronic health record incentives, state and local governments lend support, enforce accountability.

Alaska Company Wins $25.3 Million Broadband Stimulus Grant

January 29, 2010 - Southwestern Alaska company to get wireless broadband services in remote, underserved area.

1,400 Rejection Letters Sent to Broadband Stimulus Applicants

January 29, 2010 - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration sent letters with encouragement to reapply for second funding round.

ARRA Stimulates State Transparency, Highlights Grant Management Flaws

January 28, 2010 - Inconsistent grant management practices in state governments could hurt chances for states to win optimal amount of federal funding.

Broadband Stimulus Grants Being Announced on Rolling Basis

January 27, 2010 - Expect more broadband stimulus awards from the first funding window to be announced on a rolling basis.

Big Data Center Migration Saves California Cash

January 25, 2010 - Data center migration saving cash-strapped California $100,000 per month, according to technology officials.

Nebraska CIO Brenda Decker Talks About State's Transparency Web Site

January 18, 2010 - Nebraska also encourages citizen input with Facebook, Twitter.

Los Angeles Using Broadband Grant to Help Job Seekers, Public Centers

January 14, 2010 - The city will use $7 million Recovery Act grant to expand and upgrade public computer centers in hopes to help job seekers find work.

How to Procure a Portal, Texas Style (Opinion)

January 13, 2010 - Texas' innovative procurement of an updated state portal.

Like Match.com? Feds Launch BroadbandMatch

January 7, 2010 - Federal agencies play matchmaker for broadband projects with new online tool.

New York Telecom Wins Broadband Stimulus Grant

January 6, 2010 - New York telecommunications provider wins $39.7 million in broadband stimulus money to extend fiber to more than 70 communities, upstate.

California DMV Poised to Launch Collaboration with Counties

January 4, 2010 - California county CIOs collaborate with the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to reform a bureaucratic process.

Boston Public Library and Partners Win Broadband Stimulus

December 31, 2009 - The Boston Public Library, partnered with two other city agencies, won $1.9 million in broadband stimulus money for added public computers.

Year in Review: A Look at the People and Events That Shaped 2009

December 21, 2009 - Budget challenges, Web 2.0 figured prominently in 2009.

Year in Review: Recovery Act Spending Prompts Call for Government Transparency

December 15, 2009 - Stimulus funds mean stringent reporting for state and local agencies.