Economic Stimulus News and Articles

States Roll Out Plans for 'Smarter' Roads

May 21, 2009 - Nearly half the states plan to use some of their new funds to pay for high-tech gadgets that will reduce congestion, help the environment and create jobs quickly.

Cape Cod Broadband Network May Be Model Stimulus Project: Jun 29, 2009 - OpenCape demonstrates a business model that local governments seeking broadband stimulus money may want to study.
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.
Stimulus Act Will Bring Long-Term Change in Accountability (Opinion): Jun 19, 2009 - Transparency and accountability are key in using economic stimulus funds.
Senate Bill Could Give Smart Infrastructure a Second Chance (Opinion): Jun 16, 2009 - The move could spur ‘smart' infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems.
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."
What's the Public CIO's Role With Broadband Stimulus? Part 2: Jun 12, 2009 - To get a stimulus-funded, broadband network off the ground, needs analysis and partnerships are crucial.
New York City Urges Groups to Apply for Broadband Stimulus Funds: Jun 10, 2009 - New York City encourages not-for-profit technology organizations to apply for stimulus dollars provided by the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.
Green Job Growth Rate Double That of Others, Says Report: Jun 10, 2009 - Nearly $85 billion in direct spending and tax incentives for energy- and transportation-related programs.
SaaS Saves Millions for North Carolina: Jun 9, 2009 - Software as a service saves North Carolina money by letting agencies test Web applications before they go live.
Federal Stimulus Funds Driving Transportation Projects: Jun 8, 2009 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides more than $27 billion to state and local agencies for transportation improvement.
Stimulus Reporting: CIOs See Technology, Policy Challenges -- VIDEO: Jun 4, 2009 - Looming stimulus reporting deadline focuses attention on need for rules and data standards.
High Speed Rail on Fast Track: Jun 4, 2009 - The first round of grants are expected to be awarded by late summer.
What's the Public CIO's Role With Broadband Stimulus?: Jun 4, 2009 - When building a community broadband network, local government IT leaders must be smart, shrewd and honest in the mad dash for federal dollars.
Obama's First 100 Days Show Willingness to Listen to State and Local Concerns (Opinion): Jun 3, 2009 - Office of Management and Budget must still issue guidelines on tracking stimulus spending.
Economic Stimulus: Five Tips for Better Government IT Projects (Opinion): Jun 3, 2009 - IT project management strategies for state and local governments.
$50 Million of in ARRA Funding For Geothermal Heat Pumps: Jun 2, 2009 - GHP funding joins DOE funding opportunities for biomass and other green technologies.
Stimulus Reporting Hatches New Software Solutions: May 28, 2009 - Economic stimulus package's stringent reporting requirements make big vendors see opportunity for profit.
FCC Releases Report on Broadband for Rural America: May 28, 2009 - "We have built out canals, bridges, electricity, telephone service, roads and highways. Now, with much history to learn from and with an array of technological resources at our disposal, we can and will do it again."
Do More with less: Java Platforms for Web Innovation: May 28, 2009 -
Renewable Energy a Pillar of New Prosperity, Says Obama: May 27, 2009 - Announces solar and geothermal energy development programs.