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Study: 8 Essential Elements for an Effective Government Social Media Policy

Center for Technology in Government study demystifies the ingedients for an effective social media policy.

Cash-Starved Governments Look to Cut IT Maintenance Fees

Steve Emanuel, CIO of Montgomery County, Md., warns that vendors must adjust their technology maintenance fees to new fiscal realities.

States Bring Purpose-Driven Social Networking Tools to Schools

Should a state spend $1.15 million on a Web-based portal designed to connect students, support college and career transitions?

Karen Jackson Reappointed Virginia Deputy Secretary of Technology

Jackson formerly was the director of Virginia's Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance.

Will Touchscreen Devices Transform Voter Registration Systems?

Santa Clara County, Calif., signs off on historic and innovative measure that allows residents to register to vote by writing e-signatures on iPads, iPhones or other mobile devices.

Educators Seek New Ways to Steer Kids Toward Technical Fields

Schools in Ohio, New York and Massachusetts increase focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

Transparency Has Become Another Unfunded Mandate (Opinion)

Somebody must pay for the plumbing if transparency is to fulfill its promise.

Newton, N.J., Thinks 'Customer First' in Website Redesign

Town Manager Thomas Russo says looking at Web design through the customer's perspective resulted in a revamped website that was functional and aesthetically pleasing.

California and Other Governments Tackle the Challenge of Enacting Policies for Open Source Software

Money savings and transparency lead more governments to consider open source software.

Manor, Texas, Crowdsources Ideas for Running the Town

CIO Dustin Haisler uses social media aspects of Manor Labs to promote citizen ideas.

Briefs: Virginia Government Agencies Face Deadline for Agreement with Northrop Grumman

California CIO Teri Takai to address state's IT future; New Hampshire's e-mail retention called into question.

Cloud Computing Services Shared by Seven Colorado Counties

A Colorado county provides cloud computing services to six other counties, reducing costs and delivering tailor-made functionality to partners.

Messaging System Links Texas Residents and Officials During Emergencies

Mass notification system also provides information about public health issues, disaster recovery and missing children.

Health IT 'Beacon Communities' Picked by HHS

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department chooses 15 awardees for the Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program, an effort to demonstrate the future of health IT.

Coming Soon: Robots Parking Cars in West Hollywood, Calif.

Automated parking garages use computer-controlled motorized lifts to park cars, save space, emissions and money.

What's the Capital of Kansas? Google

To lure Google's ultra-high speed broadband trial to Topeka, Kan., Mayor Bill Bunten renamed capital city after the search giant for the month of March.

Franklin County, Ohio, Uses Address Verification Software to Collect Millions in Unpaid Taxes

Franklin County, Ohio, fills its coffers with the help of address verification software.

Attracting Youth to Government Service (Opinion)

Manor, Texas, benefits from Miellennial innovation.

IT Trends: Riverside, Calif., Records Graffiti With Geo-Mapping: States Cope With Fiscal Issues

Cell phones could replace hotel room keys

Real-Life Police Technology Catches up With Science Fiction

Gadgets include patrol car-mounted launchers that shoot GPS-equipped darts onto fleeing vehicles, and ear-mounted video cameras for cops.