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Government Technology

Government Technology

Government Technology is Governing's sister e.Republic publication, offering in-depth coverage of IT case studies, emerging technologies and the implications of digital technology on the policies and management of public sector organizations.

The Obama administration's digital divide crusade is expanding through a program called ConnectHome and is expected to initially reach more than 275,000 households through increased broadband access, technical training and digital devices.
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has signed a deal to digitize and automate the license renewal process state wide.
In this year's survey, the Center for Digital Government recognizes 54 counties as adaptive IT leaders, collaborators and arbiters of the public trust.
Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Chicago are among a host of places attempting to process data within the same framework as water or any other natural resource — and it seems to be working.
AB 1356 authorizes law enforcement to use a new device to check drivers for use of pot, cocaine and other drugs.
A measure shutters two key renewable energy programs in Texas, which could stir up the regulatory environment in the state.
Legislation is on the table that would expand use of programs that incentivize customers to use less power during high demand times.
Automatic vehicle location and passenger counting systems create data that can fine-tune the running of a transit system.
The information is out there somewhere. Now, can governments find and use it?
The state would become one of just a handful to issue "enhanced driver's licenses" to cross borders.