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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

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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.

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Minnesota tests reverse auctions

The Minnesota Department of Administration has launched a reverse auction pilot in hopes of saving money on purchases of goods

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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

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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

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Grants boost library technology

Massachusetts libraries will use the money to digitize records and improve access

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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

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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

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Iowa to accept Web ads

The state hopes money from advertisers will make up for a big cut in the e-government budget

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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

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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

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Minnesota tests reverse auctions

The state is sampling online auction companies to see which will ease its purchasing of goods

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Site translates health care info

A Minnesota agency translates its online health insurance applications into Arabic, Somali, Russian and more

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State funnels cash to tech centers

Illinois' new telecom bill includes money aimed at lessening the digital divide in the state

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Wireless works for Portland cops

City's police department plans to enable officers in the field to see mug shots

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Kentucky to size up e-gov

Consultants will evaluate state's egovernment program and recommend ways to improve it

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Illinois trades EBT vendors

The state is switching to Logicon because its vendor didn't want to handle electronic benefits

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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

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Hate crimes site revamped

Massachusetts gives site youth appeal, more information and an online tool to report crimes

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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