DHS Announces $79 million in REAL ID Grants
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
These newly allocated grants were based on each individual state plan and their needs. Several states received additional funding which would be used for pilot programs and a nationwide hub.
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| “Coming on the heels of the new REAL ID Requirements, DHS has announced $79 million in 2008 REAL ID. Many states were scrambling to request extensions for the new requirements and these grants will provide states with some of the funding necessary to move towards REAL ID Compliance.” -Evan Halperin, Analyst, Homeland Security & Justice/Public Safety |
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Integrating Technology to Foster Learning and Disseminate Information in Early Childhood Education
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) held its 17th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development from June 8 through June 11, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme of this year's professional development event, “Technology and Early Childhood Education.”
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| “Trainers, faculty, and program administrators in early childhood education are relying on a host of new technology tools and evaluation options to serve as catalysts for dynamic learning and for also better understanding the impact of their training efforts.” -Shadi Shakibai, Senior Analyst, Social Services & Health Care |
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Ohio's Strickland Set to Reform Process of State Procurement
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According to a June 25th press release, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is ready for change when it comes to state procurement.
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| “While it can certainly be said that both of these executive orders are steps in the right direction, if carried out as intended, INPUT believes the second will have the largest effect on the overall well-being of Ohio's purchasing power.” -Scott Unzicker, Analyst, General Government Services |
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New York Pushes Procurement Transparency and Accessibility
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The impetus of these changes include the Governor and legislature's desire to spur economic development in New York State's small and minority or women owned businesses as well as the streamlining of procurement.
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eHealth to the Rescue in Indiana
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In an effort to provide assistance to victims of the floods ravaging Indiana, the state Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced the creation of the Flood Victims eHealth Support Center on June 20, 2008.
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