Stories by Dibya Sarkar

Divide Deeper than We Think

A multifaceted, collaborative approach is needed to tackle the digital divide, which is a much more complex issue than people think, a panel of state information technology experts said Tuesday.

Colorado Climbing to IT Pinnacle

Technology is all about speed. But in Colorado, government officials are taking it a bit slower.

Mississippi Lists Sex Offenders Online

Mississippi is the latest state to post a state sex offender registry on the Internet.

Online Auction Firm Goes Under

The online auction company eCitydeals, which caters to municipal governments and agencies, apparently has folded.

County Gets the E-Deed Done

With the click of a mouse, the first electronic deed was transferred and recorded recently at the Wise County Circuit Court in southwestern Virginia.

Boston to Integrate Health Data

Boston's health department, the oldest in the country, has awarded TekInsight.com Inc., an e-government service provider, with a US$1.9 million contract to consolidate and integrate the agency's data.

Site Matches Distance-Learning Options

While distance-learning courses become more accepted and available, finding out where they're being offered can pose a headache.

Alaskan Tribes Launch Web Site

In an effort to keep the public informed about negotiations between the state government and its 227 federally recognized tribes, Alaska has a launched a new Web site.

IT Lets Government 'Leap Ahead'

Information technology improves communication and interaction with constituents, making it critical to reforming governments at all levels, a panel of reform experts told a House subcommittee Wednesday.

Virginia Rolls On with Tech Agenda

In a continuing effort to make the state more technology-friendly to residents and businesses, Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore rolled out two task forces and unveiled a new Web site at a recent state technology commission conference.

Florida Empowers Low-Income Kids

Florida has launched a public/private initiative to digitally link underserved children from inner cities and rural regions.

Alabama Latest to Opt for E-Tax Filing Service

Alabama companies that file sales tax returns for as many as 453 different taxing jurisdictions in the state can now look to one Web site for relief.

Maryland Offering Online Tax Payments

Maryland residents, long experienced at filing taxes electronically, will now be able to make tax payments electronically as well.

Online Game Licenses Gaining Popularity

Hunters and anglers in a couple of Midwestern states can now get their licenses issued electronically.

Study: E-Gov Can't Stop Now

Fueled by public and business demands for e-government services, local, state and federal governments will be forced to offer more services via the Internet, according to a new national study.