Government Technology

The Center for Digital Government has recognized Utah’s state government Web site, http://www.utah.gov, as "Best in Breed" and a "Successful Public-Private Partnership."

Secretary of State Bob Brown announced that the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) are now available on the web in a fully searchable format. "Our office worked hard to develop a user-friendly, online version of…

It provides links to cities, counties, economic development councils,
business license information, agency rulemaking information, and
environmental permitting.

Through this partnership, local governments can increase their purchasing power by receiving the same discounts the state receives. (Does your state have a site like this?- Let us know and we’ll post it.- Russ)

The system not only provides information from federal officials. It also includes Internet bulletin boards to let officials discuss issues and an e-mail system so information can be quickly sent to specific people

The training is part of the new ethics law designed to combat corruption in state government.

Austin is considering reducing its use of Microsoft to save money. The city is paying more than $3 million under a licensing agreement signed two years ago and faces a $30 million budget shortfall, Collins said.

"We have essentially given Iowans a window into state government that will allow them to be more engaged and involved and help them better understand how decisions are made and how their government is working," said Vilsack. "Every person in this state now has access to the very same information that policy-makers and the Lt. Governor and I have when we make important decisions about the state’s priorities and its future."

Advocacy’s New Web Page Offers A One-Stop For Proposed Legislation, Current
State Laws, Statistics, And Information

"In some locations, where they’ve got Internet access, the advocates will be entering the petition information on computer, so that when somebody sits down at a safe house and is working with an advocate, they can go in and enter all the vital information," Gladden said.