Government Technology Economic Development News

Midwest Vies for Stimulus Aid for Fast Rail

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:51:00 +0100

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former Illinois congressman, has made clear that the Midwest rail project is a priority for the White House.

Wind Energy Report, New Project Awards Announced

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:57:00 +0100

Secretary Steven Chu announced that 28 new wind-energy projects have been selected to receive $12.8 million in Recovery Act funds.

Economic Stimulus: Five Tips for Better Government IT Projects (Opinion)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

IT project management strategies for state and local governments.

Index Attempts to Measure Social Value of Broadband Policy

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:22:00 +0100

"A relatively low-speed mobile connection may have tremendous value to a low-income consumer that does not own a computer -- and the value to society of connecting that person may be far greater than boosting download speeds from 10 Mbps to 20 Mbps in a rich suburban area."

Feds to Host 'How-to' Webinars Next Week for Recovery Act Reporting

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:54:00 +0100

Office of Management and Budget to give guidance on technology solutions and data quality requirements for the Recovery Act reporting process.

Government CIOs Diagnose Health Information Technology Options

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Economic stimulus funding for health IT means CIOs have a role in fixing the U.S. health-care system.

Louisiana Creates Electronic Health Records Loan Program

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:56:00 +0100

Health care facilities and physicians that use electronic health records will be eligible for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, and those that fail to implement will be penalized with lower reimbursements.

$141 Million Awarded for State Energy Programs

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:00 +0100

Hawaii will receive $10.3 million, Maine $10.9 million, Nebraska $12.4 million, New Mexico $12.7 million, the Northern Mariana Islands $7.5 million, and Texas $87.5 million.

Virginia Submits High-Speed Rail Pre-applications

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 +0100

"The availability of ARRA funds will help deliver more transportation choices and economic benefits to the public much more quickly than we would otherwise be able to achieve."

Recovery.gov to Redesign, Upgrade Transparency

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:43:00 +0100

"Recovery.gov 2.0 will use innovative and interactive technologies to help taxpayers see where their dollars are being spent."