Late last week, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed an executive order that directs state agencies “to conditionally establish and operate a state-based healthcare benefit exchange.” Indiana is the latest in a string of states that are both suing the federal government over the Affordable Care Act and preparing to comply with it. In a statementRead… Read more »
In an announcement yesterday, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch named Bill Rogers as commissioner of the state’s Department of Information Technology. According to a statement by the governor, Mr. Rogers brings with him over 30 years of information technology experience from the private sector. “Bill Rogers has the innovation, technical expertise and leadership abilities toRead… Read more »
A new study out yesterday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that three-quarters of Americans participate in some kind of voluntary group or organization. Moreover, the study found the lines between online and offline participation in group activity is blurring. In a discussion held yesterday during the State of the Net 2011Read… Read more »
The federal Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration is looking for a few good pilot programs that could help address the nation’s $60+ billion congestion problem. The application deadline for a $10.5 million grant from the Department of Transportation for Value Pricing Pilot (VPP) programs has been extend by two weeks, an announcementRead… Read more »
Over the last decade, a technology known as customer relationship management (CRM) has slowly crossed over into the public sector. That migration from private to public sector use is about to get a boost with an announcement today from Microsoft that Dynamics CRM will be available online through the cloud. Traditionally used for winning overRead… Read more »
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, CivSource will not publish stories today. Please join us in taking time to reflect on the life and times of Dr. King. Coverage will resume Tuesday, January 18. For a link to his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” click here. Original post
The week of January 10, 2011 saw some corporate actions including a partnership, a consolidation and reorganization, a public sector division pat-on-the back and a few contract wins in Louisiana and Ohio. Meanwhile, a deal in Maine adds some red to one company’s ledger and Ann Arbor, Michigan gets paid for helping a neighbor withRead… Read more »
In a host of executive orders released this week, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper issued a policy to enhance the relationship between state and local government. In Executive Order D 2011-005, the governor acknowledged a need for more flexibility and he directed state agencies to take specific steps to minimize burdens for local governments. “Local governmentsRead… Read more »
Wisconsin is the third state in the last few months to review its regulatory process as a way to energize job creation. Governor Scott Walker this week said the regulatory review would ensure that “only the most necessary rules are implemented so businesses are no longer held back by the costs of overregulation.” During aRead… Read more »
Launched April 1, Digital Capital Week (DCWEEK) unveiled a wiki to fill volunteer positions for twenty-five projects focused on technology, innovation, and all things digital. The ten-day festival is designed to promote digital literacy, drive economic (re)development and improve the interconnectedness of Washington, D.C. residents and their government. Similar to Austin, Texas’ SXSW festival (whereRead… Read more »