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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
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
Minnesota tests reverse auctions
The Minnesota Department of Administration has launched a reverse auction pilot in hopes of saving money on purchases of goods
People
Mass. gets serious about 'online, not in line'
State Web site lists approximate wait times at Registry of Motor Vehicles branches
People
Kansas gives truckers easier ride
The state is letting drivers go online to buy the permits they need to enter the state
People
Grants boost library technology
Massachusetts libraries will use the money to digitize records and improve access
People
Site has financial aid covered
Michigan portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for information about financial aid for higher education
People
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
Digital Government
Iowa to accept Web ads
The state hopes money from advertisers will make up for a big cut in the e-government budget
People
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
People
Grant to warm e-biz incubator
Illinois hopes to boost ecommerce firms by funding a development program at a local college
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Minnesota tests reverse auctions
The state is sampling online auction companies to see which will ease its purchasing of goods
People
Site translates health care info
A Minnesota agency translates its online health insurance applications into Arabic, Somali, Russian and more
Digital Government
State funnels cash to tech centers
Illinois' new telecom bill includes money aimed at lessening the digital divide in the state
People
Wireless works for Portland cops
City's police department plans to enable officers in the field to see mug shots
People
Kentucky to size up e-gov
Consultants will evaluate state's egovernment program and recommend ways to improve it
People
Illinois trades EBT vendors
The state is switching to Logicon because its vendor didn't want to handle electronic benefits
People
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
People
Hate crimes site revamped
Massachusetts gives site youth appeal, more information and an online tool to report crimes
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