EDITOR’S VIEWPOINT/Johnny and Billy and the toy truck fight 1st October 2000 Johnny and Billy were neighbors. Billy lived in a big house with swing sets and sand boxes and tree houses. Johnny’s house was not as big, and it didn’t
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Electronic tax systems ease filing 1st October 2000 Tax filing is not typically convenient, efficient or easy. In fact, most systems are so antiquated that they mystify the average taxpayer. In an effort
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Managing the risks of going online 1st September 2000 In the fast-paced world of information technology, local governments are pressed to keep up with hardware and software needs, leaving little time for
TECHNOLOGY/Local governments should consider privacy issues 1st September 2000 A presence on the Net is critical for any institution – whether a business, a social service organization or a local government. But local governments
Collaboration enables city to build WAN 1st August 2000 Three years ago, Portland, Ore., officials were working to expand Internet-based functions, while also struggling to keep up with the increasing demand
Communications system links agencies 1st August 2000 By the end of 2000, Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colo., expect to complete construction of a countywide communications system that is the largest
An apple for the teacher: Technology in the classroom 1st August 2000 Cities and counties are partnering with the private sector, charities and foundations in an attempt to help their young people become computer literate.
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/ERP systems help with integration 1st August 2000 According to DataQuest, a San Jose, Calif.-based research firm, spending on information technology by state and local governments will reach $52.2 billion
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/GIS helps with asset management 1st July 2000 Because of its multiple capabilities, GIS technology benefits a variety of public and private enterprises and disciplines. Emergency planners use GIS
Convenience with a click 1st May 2000 Torrance, Calif., issues about 2,000 building permits each year. The city issues thousands more each year for contractors performing electrical work,
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far 21st October 2024
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
