Budget & Finance
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan. -
The launch of GrantWell, which offers free support to municipal governments, aims to expand their access to federal and state funding. A recent listening tour highlighted local needs.
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Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption tax.
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"Organizations have difficulty implementing IT governance because they base IT investment decisions on IT metrics instead of business metrics."
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$1.67 million financial assistance package.
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Economic uncertainty remains a widespread issue in California.
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California, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, have highest rates of unlicensed software.
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An estimated savings/cost avoidance of $100 million for TSA in FY07/FY08.
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When searching for a contract, the Pennsylvania Contracts e-Library will also provide links to any related contracts.
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"The most important resolution the NLGA has considered this year."
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One of only 13 states projecting stable or optimistic revenue outlooks for 2009.
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"As we continue toward our goal of providing access to high quality, affordable health care to all Coloradans, it is critical that we support our rural communities."
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For a state to require sales tax collections from a retailer, that retailer must have some physical connection with the state.
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"Business in a box" consists of a wireless 3G CDMA-based phone and charger, marketing materials, tariff posters, business cards and training materials.
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Alternative financing offers options for IT modernization in tough times.
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State and local governments have lagged in the adoption of alternative service delivery models such as outsourcing.
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"Risk management does not mean risk elimination. Investments are made where risk is greatest, and where recipients have a clear need and plan to produce results."
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Law Enforcement Terrorism Protection grants eliminated in favor of adjustments to the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Program.
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Transportation, public health, economic development and a school finder among rich geospatial applications now available.
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"The people's right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society."
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The education budget signed by Rendell earlier this month provides $45 million for the purchase of laptop computers, high-speed internet access and state-of-the-art software.
