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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New York City encourages not-for-profit technology organizations to apply for stimulus dollars provided by the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.
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To get a stimulus-funded, broadband network off the ground, needs analysis and partnerships are crucial.
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"Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."
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The move could spur 'smart' infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems.
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Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.
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TechAmerica says inflexible contracts in state and local government hinder competition and cause high prices.
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Transparency and accountability are key in using economic stimulus funds.
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Federal grants will benefit public safety but come with limits in some cases.
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New York City online stimulus tracker enables citizens to follow the movement of stimulus money and progress of funded projects.
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USAspending.gov revamped to track more than $70 billion in federal government IT spending, providing increased transparency for taxpayers.
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DOE has developed guides, case studies, and tool kits to assist local governments in promoting solar energy.
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Consortium under consideration could give public safety agencies a unified voice in pursuing funding for broadband networks.
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Twenty percent of food stamp cases are allegedly being mishandled, among other complaints.
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Recently released broadband stimulus eligibility requirements exclude urban areas by requiring "un-served" or "underserved" coverage status, San Jose, Calif., CIO Steve Ferguson says.
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"Should enable states to obtain the resources necessary for enhancing their administrative capacity to meet the Recovery Act responsibilities."
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"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 EUR1.6 billion in capital costs."
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"Recovery.gov 2.0 will use innovative and interactive technologies to help taxpayers see where their dollars are being spent."
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