E-Government

Will the Chief Innovation Officer Transform Government?

January 31, 2013 - When the concept first started taking hold in 2008, the focus was on education reform and sustainability. But once the recession hit, that focus changed to how to deal with budget cutting, economic development and job creation.

What It Takes to Be a No. 1 City

January 31, 2013 - Winners of the 2012 Digital Cities Survey offer glimpses of what it takes to be the very best.

Preparing for the Future: Intel Futurist Says Cloud Is Key

January 30, 2013 - Intel futurist Brian David Johnson says cloud computing and big data represent the future of technology in government.

Online Exchange Meets Flu Vaccine Needs in Minnesota

January 30, 2013 - State Health Department responds to flu outbreak by creating an online bulletin board to match vaccine supplies with clinics in need.

Competition Is Everywhere

January 30, 2013 - Living in a hyperconnected world means that your competition is everywhere.

Chris Vein Leaves White House for the World Bank

January 29, 2013 - After two years as deputy CTO for the White House, Vein is taking what he's learned in open government and innovation, and applying it internationally.

Virginia Releases Emergency Preparation Smartphone App

January 28, 2013 - A new mobile application from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management should enable citizens to better prepare for the unexpected.

FDA's Mobile Data Collection System Better Detects Tainted Eggs

January 28, 2013 - The FDA eventually plans to use the tablet system to streamline many other types of food inspections, not just eggs.

Future-Casting in Government: Developing a Vision

January 28, 2013 - Intel futurist says power of cloud, computer intelligence will benefit government services in ways not yet imagined.

NBA Drama Has California Legislator Questioning Microsoft’s Foothold in Golden State

January 25, 2013 - California State Senate President pro Tem calls for report on state’s technology dealings with Microsoft following Seattle’s pitch to buy and relocate the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.

Using Big Data for Dog Mapping in NYC

January 25, 2013 - Using data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, a local public radio station has mapped the names, addresses and breeds of nearly 100,000 city canines.

6 Ways to Optimize Gov-to-Citizen Communication

January 25, 2013 - Governments looking to improve communication with their constituents may want to consider these suggestions and best practices from a recent GovDelivery and EfficientGov webinar.

Boston City Hall To Go Truck Follows Food Truck Trend

January 25, 2013 - The bright red vehicle makes rounds in Boston’s neighborhoods, offering a menu of city services to constituents.

Report Grades Cities’ Transparency Websites on Spending

January 25, 2013 - A new report examines 30 cities' online transparency efforts. View scores for each local government.

Kansas City, Mo., Hires City's First Chief Innovation Officer

January 24, 2013 - Ashley Z. Hand will help drive innovative strategies to improve how city government serves citizens through creative problem solving and citizen engagement.

'Maryland Made Easy' Streamlines Business Permitting

January 24, 2013 - The state's online business licensing system completes a previously week- or month-long process in days.

White House Drums Up Support for National Hacking Event

January 23, 2013 - 30 cities across the country are planning events for the National Day of Civic Hacking in June.

Transparency: New York State Reveals All (Its Numbers)

January 23, 2013 - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the first phase of 2013's open government initiative, revealing a new website that will allow citizens to view the state's budget data and create new, useful tools.

Houston's Amnesty Program for Citations Allows Online Payments at Lower Rates

January 23, 2013 - Houston's amnesty program lets residents pay traffic and non-traffic citations at Texas.gov at a lower cost.

Spectrum: Gamers Make Better Surgeons?

January 23, 2013 - Dog-nose precision, smart glass.