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Is State Tax Info Accessible Online?
April 15, 2013 - A think tank evaluates states on how quickly taxpayers can access state tax information on revenue department websites.

Are Paper Vehicle Titles Facing Extinction?
April 15, 2013 - South Dakota will lead a national pilot project later this year that will study states moving to a complete electronic vehicle-titling process.

California's Cloud Proposal Imminent
April 12, 2013 - Office of Technology Services Director Ron Hughes says RFP will be released in about four weeks.

States' Free Online Tax Filing Services Going Underused
April 12, 2013 - More than 20 states allow you to file your taxes online for free, if you follow some very precise instructions.

New York State and SUNY Partner for Data Center Consolidation
April 11, 2013 - New York Gov. Cuomo has announced that the state will consolidate its approximately 50 scattered data centers at the State University of New York College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.

Sen. Alex Padilla Enters California Secretary of State Race
April 11, 2013 - Top 25 honoree announces his candidacy for the position.

Can Math Help Cities Make Greener Decisions?
April 11, 2013 - A simulated social network could help cities understand the dynamic of green technology adoption and make better decisions.

IRS Can Search Email Without Warrant
April 11, 2013 - A document released by the IRS suggests that Americans enjoy "generally no privacy" where online private communication is concerned.

Workflow Management Improves Public Service
April 11, 2013 - In Humboldt County, Calif., the workflow management solution has helped enhance the county’s permit application process and allowed citizens to browse permits online.

Obama Proposes Energy Program Modeled on 'Race to the Top'
April 10, 2013 - As part of his plan for greater energy efficiency across the U.S., President Barack Obama proposed a competitive grant program to help states cut waste.

Column: Don’t Wait To Iterate
April 10, 2013 - Today, one surefire way to fail is by failing to pivot.

The Programming CIO Gets 'Radical'
April 9, 2013 - Florida Department of State CIO Larry Aultman implements a drastic, six-month shift to the cloud for the state's beleaguered elections system.

How To: Infographics for Govies
April 9, 2013 - Why not add a visual element to press releases to grab the public's attention?

Oregon May Be 1st with Automatic Voter Registration
April 9, 2013 - Secretary of State Kate Brown wants to make Oregon the first state to instantly register voters when they apply for a driver's license.

5 Unspoken Reasons Tech Projects Fail
April 9, 2013 - The failure rate for technology projects is anywhere from 37 percent to 75 percent -- and here are some of the reasons.

Seattle Survey Guides Tech Policy
April 9, 2013 - To inform city decisions about technology outreach to the public, the city of Seattle is asking residents to take an online survey.

Digital Urban Planning Starts with Common Tools
April 8, 2013 - In Louisville, Ky., government leaders are looking to new ways for meeting organizational goals -- ways that many are overlooking.

DMV Social Media Efforts Attract Notice
April 5, 2013 - The California agency is being acknowledged by an international magazine for its innovative social media efforts.

How to Improve Government-to-Citizen Communication video
April 5, 2013 - GovDelivery CEO Scott Burns says cross-promotion, leveraging multiple channels and going (more) mobile can improve alert notifications to constituents.

Overcoming Hindrances to Public-Sector Collaboration
April 5, 2013 - Replace fear with something positive, and allow yourself and your agency to become vulnerable.


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