Economic Stimulus News and Articles

Broadband May Help Cities Compete in Economic Recovery

Sep 22, 2009 - The nation's communities need more than an economic stimulus to address their challenges.

Being a Hero to Your Citizens Saving Time and Money Through Digital Government: Nov 19, 2009 -
Getting More from Your Land Mobile Radio System Improve Safety and Save Money through Innovation: Nov 19, 2009 -
Five Challenges to Smarter Stimulus Spending: Nov 17, 2009 - Analytic tools can help public CIOs spend stimulus funds expediently while providing the necessary transparency.
How Fiscally Imperiled is Your State?: Nov 12, 2009 - An attempt to help understand why some states are suffering more acutely from the nation's economic crisis than others.
10,000 ARRA Transportation Projects Funded: Nov 12, 2009 - This winter, DOT will announce $8 billion in grants to launch high-speed rail in America.
Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One: Nov 10, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.
State and Local IT News in Brief: Nov 4, 2009 - Virginia CIO discusses outsourcing issues, former New Orleans CIO loses civil suit.
$151 Million Awarded for Energy Research Projects: Nov 3, 2009 - "Pie in the sky mad science" to "so crazy it just might work."
Broadband Grant Applications Overwhelming Feds, Says GAO Report: Oct 28, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS lack the time and staff to thoroughly evaluate broadband stimulus grants, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout: Oct 28, 2009 - Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.
Treasury Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy Development: Oct 27, 2009 - Help to obtain lower cost financing for clean energy development projects.
Obama Announces $3.4 Billion for Smart Grid Projects: Oct 27, 2009 - Called the largest single energy-grid modernization investment in U.S. history.
Short-Staffed Local Governments Struggle with Stimulus Grants: Oct 26, 2009 - Government layoffs leave cities and counties without resources to capture ARRA funds.
Watchdog: No Quick Fix for Stimulus Data Quality: Oct 22, 2009 - Better quality recovery spending data is expected for subsequent quarterly reports.
EU Opens GSM to Advanced Wireless Communication Devices: Oct 20, 2009 - "The new EU rules published today allow the re-farming of the radio spectrum in the GSM band for new mobile services, strengthen competition and save the mobile industry up to €1.6 billion in capital costs."
Weekly Wrap: Calls Increase to Extend Economic Stimulus to Help States: Oct 9, 2009 - Talk of another federal economic stimulus package is gaining momentum largely because federal officials are beginning to realize that state governments will be worse off next year compared to the first two years of the recession.
State Broadband Mapping Grants Announced: Oct 7, 2009 - Grant Program to fund activities in California, Indiana, North Carolina and Vermont.
ARRA Funds to Fuel Virginia's Energy Plan: Oct 6, 2009 - "Renew Virginia" initiative promotes renewable energy, creates green jobs and encourages preservation of the environment.
Stimulus Recipients Begin Sending Spending Data to OMB: Oct 1, 2009 - Uploading data to FederalReporting.gov continues through Oct. 10.
How Technology Can Be Innovative, Transformative & Affordable: Oct 1, 2009 -