Digital Government

AMS lures Washington's Kolodney

Award-winning technology chief will join the company to lead its e-government program

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Government tax man joins AMS

A former Treasury official who also worked for three states will lead AMS state and local division

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Florida wants a privacy watchdog to protect citizens and information

The state of Florida is taking a cue from corporations including IBM Corp.,American Express Co. and Microsoft Corp. in creating the position of chiefprivacy officer to oversee privacy policies and practices.

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Crime stats at Pennsylvanians' fingertips

The Pennsylvania State Police and state citizens now have instant access to detailed statewide crime statistics.

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Tech touch could boost tourism

New Mexico makes it easier for people to find comprehensive information on outdoor activities

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Teachers like the Internet -- if they use it

An education technology group's recent survey found that 84 percent of teachers say the Internet improves education.

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Distance-learning vision rewarded

South Dakota governor is honored for efforts to bring distancelearning capability to schools

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Delaware targets job turnover

The state's newest online feature gives businesses information to help keep employees content

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Vermont site boosts businesses

State hopes new Web features help market businesses and ease the way to securing contracts

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Public college to require laptops

A Massachusetts campus could become a test case for mandatory computers

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Tax site survey incorrect

WebCriteria says its recent study that rated accessibility to states' online tax services was wrong

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Are debit cards key to e-gov?

Massachusetts CIO says debit cards could be governments' answer for expanding online transactions

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Treasury antes up e-payments

Pay.gov portal being piloted to help federal agencies conduct financial transactions online

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Tech targets unsafe drivers

Technology is making it harder for commercial drivers with records to beat licensing rules

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States putting AP courses online

Company, three southern states collaborate to bring Advanced Placement classes to students

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Tampa portal pays its own way

TampaGov offers wider access government services and passes the fees along to users

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States proceeding with portals

Massachusetts, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan are the latest states revamping their sites

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Information posted for parents

The Kentucky Department of Education launches a Web site to educate parents about state schools

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Arkansas' tax filing adds jobs

By setting up an electronic tax return system, the state is also bringing jobs to a depressed area

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Florida wants privacy czar

State officials would like to have one person in charge of keeping the personal information of Web users private