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CivSource : Second generation of Gov2.0 initiatives rise in the Rockies

Tue, 11 May 2010 23:51:04 +0000

Thanks for the clarification and best of luck moving forward!

CivSource : New IBM software predicts traffic patterns using real-time data

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:06:47 +0000

For a taste of transportation data as seen through IBM eyes, check out this spot on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtiieZbZxc&fe...

CivSource : Maine health initiative adds new Web-based assessment tool

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:19:35 +0000

The website is available at: www.KeepMEWell.org

CivSource : Michigan turns to data warehousing to improve child services

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:29:40 +0000

I couldn't agree more, Beverly. The project must have buy-in from all parties or else it will become yet another instance of data-rich, information-poor government.

CivSource : Jobless claims increase more than expected

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:10:19 +0000

A related story to all this is how unemployment taxes are being driven up to pay for the unemployment - cases in Texas, Maryland, Nebraska, Idaho, and elsewhere show that small business is buckling beneath the burden of more taxes. click here to see how Gov. O'Malley in MD is hoping to ease the problem.

CivSource : Update: Assistance programs causing strain on states' computer systems

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:18:05 +0000

More stories from the trenches...Ohio updates - Money will begin to be paid between Dec. 18 and 23, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. "Our call centers have been overwhelmed," Brian Harter, agency spokesman, told the Columbus Dispatch. Tennessee looks to launch online application for jobless benefits, the Nashville Tennessean reports. http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20091207/NEW... The New York Times, reports that state labor officials urge Congress to extend emergency jobless benefits and to renew health insurance subsidies for the long-term jobless.

CivSource : Update: Assistance programs causing strain on states' computer systems

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:12:18 +0000

A report from the Orlando Sentinel in Florida just reported 80,000 or more jobless in that state are waiting for their unemployment as well. The list goes on... url: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/o...

CivSource : N.Y. comptroller urges local governments to share services

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:12:29 +0000

There's an interesting story in this morning's USA Today: Country consolidation gains steam across US. It mentions Western New York as having four towns vote to reduce the number of seats on town councils from five to three.

CivSource : Update: Assistance programs causing strain on states' computer systems

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:19:48 +0000

The Columbus Dispatch reports this morning that Ohio is facing the same kinds of problems with their unemployment system. 200,000 Ohioans receive unemployment benefits, though officials said the number affected by the computer glitch is unknown. check out the full story here: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/s...

CivSource : Update: Assistance programs causing strain on states' computer systems

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:05:44 +0000

All of the above stories are from the last two days - not surprising that states continue to have problems with their aged networks, however.

CivSource : Santa Cruz taps social media, citizens to help fix city budget

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:58 +0000

Tim - these are excellent points, and perhaps further clarification is needed - according to the UserVoice case study "Over 4,000 people viewed the site and top suggestions have been worked into the budget for 2010." Which is also the number implicitly quoted in the story. (8% was quoted, and as you point out that works to be around 4,000). As for how those numbers were derived (registered, viewed, how many were non-residents) we'd have to see the site's analytics to be sure. I'll see if I can get more info/verify registered vs. viewed/participated.

CivSource : Santa Cruz taps social media, citizens to help fix city budget

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:55 +0000

I couldn't agree more Craig, these tough times will make for more difficult decisions. But with more ideas along these lines, communities may begin to better gauge how to handle those difficult decisions. Long-live Muni2.0!

CivSource : Toronto's OpenTO data initiative off to quick start

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:27:24 +0000

Absolutely, Brian - allowing citizens to improve life for other citizens through technology, even in simple ways, is a huge step in the right direction. I'm glad you showed everyone just how quickly these kinds of mashups and applications can be built (if they didn't already know).

CivSource : King Co., Wash. renovates housing authority computer system

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:48:20 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Lisa. And thanks for reading.

CivSource : Vermont realigns management to overhaul telecom infrastructure

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:38:14 +0000

Couldn't agree more.

CivSource : NASCIO honors top state IT projects and initiatives

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:40:56 +0000

It's interesting and sad that Twitter, and from what I can tell the NASCIO Facebook page, is not being utilized in the least at NASCIO '09. Oh well, probably way too many Luddites in the crowd.

CivSource : New billing system paves way for savings, jobs in Austin

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:02:53 +0000

The comments are heating up at the Austin American-Statesman blog, which also reported the story. It seems a fair amount of readers are well-aware and unhappy with IBM's current track record in the state. click here to check it out.