CSG Encourages Cyber Security and Broadband Access to State Legislators
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
The Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Technology Working Group takes up the state’s growing needs to address cyber security and citizen’s access to broadband.
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| “The Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Suggested State Legislation (SSL) committee plays a major role in spurring legislative action across the nation. As CSG’s turns its attention toward cyber security and broadband access, you can expect state action to follow.” -Angie Ross, Analyst, Public Sector Profiles |
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MD Backing Its Vets With Assistance Toward Mental Well-Being
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Governor Martin O'Malley signed the legislation based on concerns that the mental health needs of many returning veterans has been slipping through the cracks within the federal system.
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“VaPerforms” Website – Scorecard Provides Open Government
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
VaPerforms is the backbone that compiles data and tabulates metrics which are integral to Gov. Tim Kaine’s ambition to improve key areas impacting the quality of life in the Commonwealth.
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| “Only a few states have really tackled performance management and Virginia is among the leaders in this area. In the end, real-time business intelligence (BI) will be needed at the agency level before the strategic data can be used most effectively.” -Teresa Brynda, Analyst, State & Local |
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DC and Richmond IT leaders Spotlight 2008-2009 IT Plans at INPUT MarketView Conference
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Gene Doody, CIO and Director of IT for the City of Richmond, VA; and Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer for the District of Columbia Government; provided insight into some of the initiatives these two agencies have or are in the process undertaking.
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| “Much of what is being done in DC and Richmond will translate and catch on throughout state and local IT departments. Agencies will begin to look towards new technology that not only solves problems, but enables them to incorporate private sector business models into public sector operations.” -Jeff Webster, Analyst, Homeland Security and Justice/Public Safety |
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Statewide Health IT Implementation -- A Status Report
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
This year 27% of the governor's who gave state of the state speeches proposed a variety of Health IT initiatives -- up from 14% in 2007.
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| “Everyone is looking for a timeline with a "tipping point" -- when spending on Health IT would really take off-- and the "big bang" moment when will politicians start talking about Health IT and Medicaid together, not separately. We’re not there yet, but progress will be made in 2008 and 2009.” -Schalene Dagutis, Vice President, State and Local Information Services |
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