Policy/Management News and Articles

Aligning IT and Business Is Priority for Public CIOs

May 2, 2008 - New strategies synchronize technology and agency missions.

E-mail Mismanagement Puts U.S. Organizations at Financial Risk

May 14, 2008 - Ten times more e-mail in your inbox and on your server by 2011.

Virginia Governor Unveils Transportation Plan

May 14, 2008 - Governor Kaine calls for June 23rd special session to address transportation.

Governor Schwarzenegger to Keynote Conference on California's Future this Thursday

May 13, 2008 - Keynotes by Wired Magazine's Chris Anderson, Google's Vint Cerf, State CIO Teri Takai; and Sun's Scott McNealy will provide multiple perspectives on the future of life in the Golden State.

Texas CTO Brian Rawson Previews Upcoming Procurements

May 13, 2008 - State will rebid contracts for statewide network and TexasOnline Web portal.

FTC Approves New CAN-SPAM Act Provisions

May 12, 2008 - Four new rule provisions intended to clarify the CAN-SPAM Act's requirements.

National League of Cities' Green Cities Conference in Portland Next Year

May 12, 2008 - "Local governments are not waiting for federal action; instead they are creating new and innovative programs to address their specific communities."

NASCIO Mid-Year Conference Presentations, Surveys Available Online

May 12, 2008 - 2008 NASCIO Annual Conference will be held September 21-24 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

California Governor Orders Additional Resources and Personnel to Prepare for Dangerous Fire Season

May 9, 2008 - Schwarzenegger signs Executive Order to boost state's fire resources.

Bill Aims to Close Homeland Security Cyber Gaps

May 9, 2008 - Bill designed to ensure robust defense-in-depth of information systems, and hold individuals at all levels accountable for mitigating vulnerabilities.

Conference on California's Future in Sacramento Next Week

May 8, 2008 - "The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

James Butler Appointed California's Chief Procurement Officer

May 8, 2008 - "Bringing online the new E-Procurement system, a Web-based purchasing and tracking system for state agencies due this summer, is an exciting challenge."

Facebook, Attorneys General Announce Agreement to Make Site Safer for Kids

May 8, 2008 - Changes include restricting the ability of users to change their listed ages, acting more aggressively to remove inappropriate content and groups from the site and requiring third party vendors to adhere to Facebook's safety and privacy guidelines.

Spain Has Too Much Advertising on Television, Says EC

May 7, 2008 - "Failed to restrict advertising and teleshopping spots to 12 minutes per clock hour."

Shared Services, Consolidation, Bulk Purchasing Help Ease Budget Pain

May 7, 2008 - State budgets aren't in crisis yet, but SOA, consolidation and procurement changes can boost efficiency, CIOs say.

What Government Can Learn from In-N-Out

May 7, 2008 - Key to Success: Focus on What You Do Best

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