Government Technology Economic Stimulus News

How Fiscally Imperiled is Your State?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:00 +0100

An attempt to help understand why some states are suffering more acutely from the nation's economic crisis than others.

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:37:00 +0100

The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

State and Local IT News in Brief

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:03:00 +0100

Virginia CIO discusses outsourcing issues, former New Orleans CIO loses civil suit.

$151 Million Awarded for Energy Research Projects

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:00 +0100

"Pie in the sky mad science" to "so crazy it just might work."

Broadband Grant Applications Overwhelming Feds, Says GAO Report

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:31:00 +0100

The NTIA and RUS lack the time and staff to thoroughly evaluate broadband stimulus grants, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.

Treasury Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy Development

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:49:00 +0100

Help to obtain lower cost financing for clean energy development projects.

Obama Announces $3.4 Billion for Smart Grid Projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:25:00 +0100

Called the largest single energy-grid modernization investment in U.S. history.

Short-Staffed Local Governments Struggle with Stimulus Grants

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Government layoffs leave cities and counties without resources to capture ARRA funds.

Watchdog: No Quick Fix for Stimulus Data Quality

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:13:00 +0100

Better quality recovery spending data is expected for subsequent quarterly reports.