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Gov. Dave Heineman Discusses Nebraska Electronic Health Records

Oct 12, 2009 - Interoperable communications and statewide e-mail system also among Nebraska priorities.

e.Republic Inc. to Acquire Governing Magazine: Nov 20, 2009 - Publisher of Government Technology, Public CIO and Emergency Management extends coverage of state and local government market with announced acquisition of Governing magazine.
Colorado Launches New Public Benefits Web Site: Nov 20, 2009 - "Allowing our clients the ability to check their benefits at anytime without delay is a key goal for the program."
How to Procure a Portal, Texas Style (Opinion): Nov 19, 2009 - Texas' innovative procurement of an updated state portal.
Regional Permit Management System for Connecticut Cities and Towns: Nov 19, 2009 - By early 2010, the system will be deployed in eight Connecticut municipalities; many additional communities are already on track to join Phase 2.
2009 European eGovernment Awards Presented: Nov 19, 2009 - " Excellent work done by local, regional and national administrations in Europe to facilitate the life of citizens and businesses."
Seattle Releases Report on Residents' Technology Use: Nov 18, 2009 - "I'm pleased to see so many residents using seattle.gov and the Seattle Channel. I know we'll see even more as the city continues to roll out its Citylink blogs, online city data, and multilingual content."
IT Trends: Weatherproofing Electronic Devices, 3-D Rome: Nov 17, 2009 - Urban and Regional Information Systems Association awards local governments for improving citizen services.
New York City, Boston Add Web 2.0 to Customer Relationship Management: Nov 17, 2009 - iPhone apps and Twitter let citizens exchange information with city 311 centers.
Can Telemedicine Help Wounded Warriors With Recovery?: Nov 12, 2009 - U.S. veterans receiving medical care are monitored with cell phones.
CareerOneStop Web Site Wins Award: Nov 10, 2009 - Offers career-related data to more than 24 million unique job seekers per year.
Top Digital Cities Announced for 2009: Nov 3, 2009 - These city governments are using digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations.
Do Twitter and Other Social Networks Shield Anonymous Complainers on Topics like Health-Care Reform? (Opinion): Nov 2, 2009 - Or do public online forums also give way to honest, informative discussions on contentious issues?
IT Trends: Portable Solar Charger; Barriers to Broadband Internet Adoption: Nov 2, 2009 - Iowa county residents can text 911; audiobooks for iPod users.
Federal Web Site Scores Keep Rising: Nov 2, 2009 - Citizen satisfaction with federal government Web sites surged to a new all-time high in the third quarter of 2009.
Honolulu Cuts Costs With First All-Digital Election in the U.S.: Oct 30, 2009 - Residents voted online or by phone to elect members of Honolulu's Neighborhood Boards.
The Internet is Over the Hill: Oct 29, 2009 - Most agree the Net was born 40 years ago today.
311 Is More Than A Phone Number: It's the Pass Code to Improved Public Services: Oct 28, 2009 -
Analytics Saves Money for San Francisco Bay Area County's Social Services: Oct 26, 2009 - Alameda County expects tenfold ROI from implementation of IBM business intelligence system that integrates data from various social services.
Utah.gov Uses Geo IP to Customize User Experience: Oct 26, 2009 - Geo IP lets Utah citizens receive links that geographically apply to them when viewing Utah.gov.
City of San Carlos Builds Virtual Business Guide on Facebook: Oct 23, 2009 - The city will follow local businesses that also use social media.