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Amid Disaster, Oklahoma Students Design Tornado Drones

May 21, 2013 - Students at the Oklahoma State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering designed preliminary storm drones that could someday gather data that saves lives.

Oklahoma Tornado Highlights Need to Get "Tech Ready"

May 21, 2013 - The Oklahoma tornado highlights the need for multi-faceted disaster preparedness, and that includes personal technology.

Mobile Tech Links Trauma Surgeons with SWAT Teams

May 21, 2013 - The test program equips SWAT officers with computers and cameras so when out in the field, trauma surgeons can help them respond to critical injuries.

Interactive Web Portal Opens Door to Energy Research

May 21, 2013 - Government officials now have access to vast amounts of data to help develop state energy policy, assess energy sustainability.

Las Vegas Streamlines Development Services

May 21, 2013 - Las Vegas is simplifying development services processes using technology, saving time and money for customers and the city.

The Smartest Thing Sheila Butler Ever Did

May 21, 2013 - CIO Sheila Butler has led Horry County, S.C., to a GIS-centric environment by building and planning strategically.

Interactive Polling via PowerPoint Makes Classrooms Responsive

May 20, 2013 - Wake County, N.C., EMS classes allow students to answer questions electronically so responses display in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

Medicaid Fraud: Is it Worth States’ Time to Fight it?

May 20, 2013 - As health care for the poor expands, so does the potential for Medicaid abuse. Three states’ experiences with fraud prevention give insight into its value.

Data Makes Dubuque, Iowa Smart and Sustainable

May 20, 2013 - The city of Dubuque, Iowa, partnered with IBM Research to create Smarter Sustainable Dubuque, which has led to several green projects that save the city and its citizens money.

Florida Serves Up Legislative App

May 20, 2013 - A new app offers followers of the Florida state legislature up-to-date information on the go.

How Tech Helped Manassas, Va., Conquer Long-Held Distrust

May 20, 2013 - The city and school board in Manassas, Va., overcame past rivalries to develop a first-ever joint capital improvement plan, engaging citizens in the process.

State Agency Bolsters Security & Operational Efficiencies

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Discover how the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is improving its security posture, gaining insight into challenges across the agency's infrastructure and improving operational efficiencies

California Launches Cybersecurity Task Force

May 17, 2013 - State officials hope to create a first-of-its-kind comprehensive framework to bolster cybersecurity efforts while maintaining strong relationships with local government and the private sector.

Part Three: Who Controls the Internet?

May 17, 2013 - Could increased cooperation between government and Internet activists lead to a favorable ending for the Web?

GovLoop Breaks Down ECM (Infographic)

May 17, 2013 - Enterprise Content Management automates document management and helps the public sector prepare to engage with tomorrow's constituents.

New York City Wants to Open its Checkbook (App)

May 17, 2013 - The comptroller wants to give software behind its transparency site to other state and local governments, which he hopes will create a community of users that constantly adds improvements and develops new features.

Colorado Experiments with Telemedicine for Inmates

May 17, 2013 - The Colorado Department of Corrections has partnered with the Denver Health Medical Center to conduct inmate medical consultations using video conferencing.

SF Considers State Data Center for Disaster Recovery

May 17, 2013 - To help restore information and technology systems in the event of a city emergency, the city is considering switching from a private data center located 3,000 miles away to a state-run facility 100 miles away.

The Role of 311 and Social Media During Disasters

May 17, 2013 - Through additional tools and technologies, cities can refine their disaster response and information-collecting mechanisms by improving the way citizens funnel their communications through 911 and 311.

Government-to-Government IT Services: What Works and What's Left to Work Out

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - This paper offers some best practices for shared government-to-government services, but also points out challenges that government and industry still must overcome before this model gains widespread adoption.