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Nicholas Morehead
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Schools sample GIS maps the pros use
Montana officials are working with NASA and geographic information system software companies to allow every K-12 public school student and teacher in the state to view maps
- By Nicholas Morehead
County thins energy bills
Contra Costa County, Calif., could save more than $224,000 a year in electricity costs by using thin appliances rather than personal computers.
- By Nicholas Morehead
Minnesota tests reverse auctions
The Minnesota Department of Administration has launched a reverse auction pilot in hopes of saving money on purchases of goods
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Mass. gets serious about 'online, not in line'
State Web site lists approximate wait times at Registry of Motor Vehicles branches
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Kansas gives truckers easier ride
The state is letting drivers go online to buy the permits they need to enter the state
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Grants boost library technology
Massachusetts libraries will use the money to digitize records and improve access
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Site has financial aid covered
Michigan portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for information about financial aid for higher education
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Mississippi on verge of statewide EBT
Next year the state could become one of just a handful of states using debit-style cards for benefits
- By Nicholas Morehead
Iowa to accept Web ads
The state hopes money from advertisers will make up for a big cut in the e-government budget
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Site helps Kansas just say no
The state's new Web site aims to educate people about illegal drugs and enable them to report drug activity
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Grant to warm e-biz incubator
Illinois hopes to boost ecommerce firms by funding a development program at a local college
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Minnesota tests reverse auctions
The state is sampling online auction companies to see which will ease its purchasing of goods
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Site translates health care info
A Minnesota agency translates its online health insurance applications into Arabic, Somali, Russian and more
- By Nicholas Morehead
State funnels cash to tech centers
Illinois' new telecom bill includes money aimed at lessening the digital divide in the state
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Wireless works for Portland cops
City's police department plans to enable officers in the field to see mug shots
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Kentucky to size up e-gov
Consultants will evaluate state's egovernment program and recommend ways to improve it
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Illinois trades EBT vendors
The state is switching to Logicon because its vendor didn't want to handle electronic benefits
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Web could ease wait in line
In Massachusetts, people can log on to see how long they'll have to wait at any motor vehicles branch
- By Nicholas Morehead
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Hate crimes site revamped
Massachusetts gives site youth appeal, more information and an online tool to report crimes
- By Nicholas Morehead
County thinks ahead to protect schools
A Louisiana sheriff's office idea to prepare digital maps of schools to use during crises is spreading statewide
- By Nicholas Morehead