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In Palin Ruling, Alaska Supreme Court OKs Personal Email for State Business
The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday said state officials may use personal email accounts to conduct official business, but some emails sent from private accounts may be subject to open records law. more
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Virginia Legislature Launches iPad Experiment
Laptop computers were supposed to help state legislators cut down on the amount of paper they used to write laws. It didn't work. Will it be any different with Apple's new tablet computer? more
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Shaving Costs With Reverse Auctions
It's been a decade since Pennsylvania became the first state to use a technology that is like eBay in reverse to save money on government purchases. But despite the potential to create big savings, only a few states have taken advantage of reverse auctions. more
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Making IT work
As states struggle to close historic budget gaps, potential new responsibilities - including national health care reform and government downsizing - will force many to overhaul outmoded computer systems over the next two years. Though notoriously difficult to pull off, major Information Technology upgrades can save states millions in personnel and other operating costs. more
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Summary of the Iowa Condition of the State Address
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver (D) called on lawmakers Jan. 12 to eliminate certain tax breaks and adopt his "government efficiency" proposals that he said could provide enough savings to allow the state to restore recent cuts in education and other key programs and invest in more "green-collar" jobs. more