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California Launches Data Repository Web Site
Jul 2, 2009 - State CIO Teri Takai encourages citizens to utilize the data creatively.
How to Create Effective Government Blogs
Jul 2, 2009 - Seattle Chief Technology Officer Bill Schrier and others talk about their blogging experiences.
The Four Pillars of Effectively Using Web 2.0 in Government
Jun 30, 2009 - Accenture white paper presents a framework for evaluating how to utilize Web 2.0 tools.
Federal Dashboard Tracks IT Spending
Jun 30, 2009 - USAspending.gov revamped to track more than $70 billion in federal government IT spending, providing increased transparency for taxpayers.
NASCIO Announces Data Transparency Partnership With Feds
Jun 26, 2009 - The Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration and NASCIO agree to data transparency pact that would build statewide network of data portals.
Project Dashboard Lets New York City Residents Track Stimulus
Jun 24, 2009 - New York City online stimulus tracker enables citizens to follow the movement of stimulus money and progress of funded projects.
Redesigned Web Portals Launched by California and Michigan
Jun 24, 2009 - California and Michigan revamp their state portals to include social networking links.
Nevada Controller Proposes XBRL-Based State Business Portal
Jun 24, 2009 - XBRL is an XML-based independent, royalty-free standard which stores data and its relationships in a manner that can be read and processed by computers and software.
Twitter: Five Lessons for Emergency Managers from Iran (Opinion)
Jun 23, 2009 - Iran sparks a social media revolution.
Digital Britain Launched Today
Jun 16, 2009 - "Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."
John Conley to Head Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
Jun 11, 2009 - "John has helped Governor Ritter and I build a team and technological infrastructure that will prepare Colorado for the next generation."
Vivek Kundra Blogs About Data Transparency
Jun 10, 2009 - Federal CIO uses social networking to address a key issue in the Obama administration's IT agenda.
Utah Updates State Portal
Jun 8, 2009 - Utah.gov facelift includes location-relevant information, and state Twitter feeds, YouTube videos and blogs.
New York State IT Office Launches Social Networking Strategy
Jun 8, 2009 - ‘Empire 2.0' strategy encourages state agencies to use Web 2.0 and new media like Facebook, Twitter, wikis and online public comments.
Beth Noveck's Wiki Government (Book Review)
Jun 8, 2009 - Federal deputy CTO writes on how government can use social networking to collaborate more with citizens.
Executive Order for Transparency Signed in California
Jun 5, 2009 - "This is one step to make state government more accountable and to give the people the power to know how their tax dollars are being spent." -- Gov. Schwarzenegger
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Announces 311 Twitter Service
Jun 4, 2009 - San Francisco pioneers 311 service requests with two-way communication via Twitter.
Why Do You Need a 311 Contact Center?
Jun 4, 2009 - 311 call centers ease 911 congestion, improve call management.
Center for Digital Government Launches Digital States Performance Institute
Jun 3, 2009 - Digital State Survey leader to connect more with Twitter feed, modernize government with institute.
Washington, D.C., Reloads Apps for Democracy
Jun 2, 2009 - The District of Columbia reintroduces Apps for Democracy with three new features.

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