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Workflow Management Improves Public Service

April 11, 2013 - In Humboldt County, Calif., the workflow management solution has helped enhance the county’s permit application process and allowed citizens to browse permits online.

Charlotte, N.C., Automates Incident Logs

April 10, 2013 - Replacing an end-of-life technology speeds reporting, simplifies monitoring and eases research of potential security incidents.

Harris Pushes Mobile App Privacy

April 10, 2013 - California Attorney General Kamala Harris offers a "carrot and stick" approach for the mobile app community on consumer privacy.

Will 'Passthoughts' Replace Passwords?

April 10, 2013 - Researchers from U.C. Berkeley say brain scan authentication is reliable enough to replace traditional passwords.

California Senate Committee Approves Earthquake Early Warning Bill

April 10, 2013 - SB 135 was approved by a 10-0 vote by the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.

Obama Proposes Energy Program Modeled on 'Race to the Top'

April 10, 2013 - As part of his plan for greater energy efficiency across the U.S., President Barack Obama proposed a competitive grant program to help states cut waste.

Column: Don’t Wait To Iterate

April 10, 2013 - Today, one surefire way to fail is by failing to pivot.

The Programming CIO Gets 'Radical'

April 9, 2013 - Florida Department of State CIO Larry Aultman implements a drastic, six-month shift to the cloud for the state's beleaguered elections system.

How To: Infographics for Govies

April 9, 2013 - Why not add a visual element to press releases to grab the public's attention?

Oregon May Be 1st with Automatic Voter Registration

April 9, 2013 - Secretary of State Kate Brown wants to make Oregon the first state to instantly register voters when they apply for a driver's license.

5 Unspoken Reasons Tech Projects Fail

April 9, 2013 - The failure rate for technology projects is anywhere from 37 percent to 75 percent -- and here are some of the reasons.

Seattle Survey Guides Tech Policy

April 9, 2013 - To inform city decisions about technology outreach to the public, the city of Seattle is asking residents to take an online survey.

It's Official: Google Fiber Coming to Austin, Texas

April 9, 2013 - After rumors surfaced of gigabit speed to come to Austin, Texas, Google announces that the fiber project is official.

Chicago's 'Greenest Street in America' Eats Smog

April 8, 2013 - The chemical reaction caused by sunlight and titanium dioxide in the pavement creates cleaner air on a two-mile stretch of Chicago's Cermak Road.

Digital Urban Planning Starts with Common Tools

April 8, 2013 - In Louisville, Ky., government leaders are looking to new ways for meeting organizational goals -- ways that many are overlooking.

Technology Brings in Dollars in Indiana

April 8, 2013 - Indiana's Economic Development Corporation secured $6.4 billion in economic development contracts in 2012, thanks in part to a new CRM system.

Google Fiber in Austin, Texas?

April 8, 2013 - The fact that Austin lost out when Kansas City was named the official Google Fiber test bed in 2011 makes fiber's debut in the city highly likely.

States Vie for Chance to Test Drones

April 8, 2013 - The federal government will select six locations to serve as drone testing sites, and states want related jobs to land within their borders.

Missouri App Hooks Fishing Fans

April 5, 2013 - Missouri Department of Conservation launches multi-platform app to lead anglers to water.

DMV Social Media Efforts Attract Notice

April 5, 2013 - The California agency is being acknowledged by an international magazine for its innovative social media efforts.