E-Government

Online Access to State Services Grows in NY

October 30, 2012 - A sweeping proposal would create a NY App Store, put more state services online and change physical office hours.

Stanford Election Atlas Reveals Subtle Voting Patterns

October 30, 2012 - In a collaboration among Stanford, Harvard and Esri, a new tool provides granular detail on the voting patterns of precincts around the country.

Oregon CIO’s Exit Interview

October 29, 2012 - Veteran CIO Dugan Petty talks about the importance of thinking big.

Chicago Supercharges 311 Reporting

October 29, 2012 - The Windy City partners with SeeClickFix to improve the public’s ability to submit and track 311 service requests.

Philly Announces $6.5 Million Startup Accelerator

October 29, 2012 - In an effort to support new businesses and innovative ideas, Philadelphia created a startup accelerator composed of two initiatives.

2012 Election: There's an App for That

October 29, 2012 - New technology tools engage voters, help politicophobes avoid election content.

$2.5 Billion Cloud Services Competitors Announced

October 29, 2012 - The U.S. General Services Administration announced the 17 companies that will compete to provide email, collaboration, office automation and electronic records management services to the government.

NYC's Data Week Wraps Up

October 26, 2012 - New York City's first-ever Data Week included more than 100 panels and events related to data and big data, and their impact on the city.

Illinois Online Legal Aid a Hit With Residents

October 26, 2012 - A location-specific, self-help website is giving Macoupin County residents convenient access to correct legal forms and information.

Tree Signage Gets Digital Update in Union County, N.J.

October 26, 2012 - To spur public interest, trees in one New Jersey park got new signs with QR codes that link to an online field guide.

Top 10 Federal Websites Ranked

October 26, 2012 - A quarterly study ranks 106 federal websites according to user satisfaction rates, and the Social Security Administration tops the list.

Colorado Goes Google Apps for Government

October 26, 2012 - At the 2012 NASCIO Annual Conference in San Diego, CIO Kristin Russell discussed the deployment to 26,000 state employees.

Massachusetts Struggles to Attract and Retain IT Employees

October 25, 2012 - CIO John Letchford says of the state's 1,600 IT employees, only 32 are under the age of 30.

GovTech Innovators: California's Phyllis Cheng Weathers Budgetary Struggles

October 25, 2012 - Cheng likens the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's activities to a phoenix rising from the budgetary ashes, and other departments can learn from its example.

Electoral College Alternatives Discussed at MIT

October 25, 2012 - About 20 speakers suggested modifications and alternatives to the existing presidential voting system at a recent event.

Police Buy $1.7 Million Paper Weights

October 25, 2012 - Routers purchased by West Virginia State Police two years ago lack critical components and licenses needed for use with the state's voicemail system, rendering them useless as-is.

What's Hot, According to Top State Tech Leaders

October 25, 2012 - GovGirl chats with CIOs at the 2012 NASCIO Annual Conference in San Diego.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta Shares Life Lessons

October 25, 2012 - Passion, sense of purpose and compassion are three qualities government leaders should possess.

Illinois Open Technology Challenge Seeks Innovative Apps

October 24, 2012 - The challenge will encourage local developers to find uses for data offered through the state's open data platform by offering at least $75,000 in prizes.

24-Hour Webcam Shows Downtown Salt Lake City

October 24, 2012 - The cameras provide a 180-degree view of Main Street that officials hope will increase interest in the city.