DMV chiefs push for improved drivers license systems
A task force of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is calling for improvements in driver's license issuance standards to close security loopholes in the nation's leading identity document.
FBI's Trilogy program moves into overdrive
After the Sept. 11 attacks, FBI leaders put the Trilogy program'the $379 million project to overhaul the agency's information backbone'into overdrive.
Software piracy probe slowed by evidence glut
Federal prosecutors investigating the global 'warez' community of software pirates are digging through massive amounts of data seized in raids conducted in the United States and abroad last month.
Crooked taxman faces seven years
Former IRS agent Humberto 'Bert' Gonzalez, 50, faces a sentence of up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $450,000 after pleading guilty to three felonies in a computer fraud and graft scheme.
Buying groups explore alliances
State and local procurement officials long have been at a disadvantage compared to private-sector buyers who can exploit discounts and rebates, and the federal government with its greater buying clout. But state buyers have begun pooling their resources to get better prices from IT vendors.
Arkansas names top IT security officer
Michael A. Miller of Tracy, Calif., has been appointed chief security officer for Arkansas' State Executive CIO Office.
Maine taps Apple for $37 million school computer pact
Maine's Education Department has awarded a four-year, $37 million contract to Apple Computer Inc. to equip 33,000 students and 3,000 teachers with iBook notebook PCs and wireless networks, and provide training and technical support. State officials said the contract likely is the largest single purchase ever of personal educational technology.
Hacker pleads guilty to damaging Energy lab's system
A 22-year-old Minnesota man pleaded guilty Monday to hacking into Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's computer network in 1999, according to a Justice Department statement.
Indiana upgrades its legislative tracking system
Indiana has expanded the services available through its online BillWatch legislative tracking and information system. The state offers the service via its <a href="http://accessIndiana.com">accessIndiana.com</a> Web site, which is operated by National Information Consortium Inc. of Overland Park, Kan., under a contract with the state.
Hawaii integrates prison records
Hawaii last month completed installation of software to help it manage administrative records for prisons statewide.
NASCIO names new liaison to federal CIO Council
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers named Keith Comstock, West Virginia's chief technology officer, as the organization's liaison to the Federal CIO Council.
California agency fails to count costs
The California Veterans Affairs Department has mismanaged systems that track budgets, costs and reimbursements for health care, the state auditor has found.
Interior struggles to restore its Web presence
The Interior Department limped into the new year with drastically curtailed Web operations, as officials worked under a court order intended to protect American Indian trust fund accounts from exposure to possible hacking via the Internet.
Wisconsin takes unemployment filing to the Web
Wisconsin's Workforce Development Department has begun accepting initial unemployment claim applications on a Web site, <a href="http://www.ucclaim-wi.org">ucclaim-wi.org</a>, which links to the state portal at <a href="http://www.wisconsin.gov">wisconsin.gov</a>.
New York strengthens Internet privacy
New York Gov. George E. Pataki signed into law a bill that requires state agencies to develop policies to enhance online privacy.
Auditor: Pa. board bungled system contracts
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board violated state procurement regulations and improperly incurred $408,000 in cost overruns as it issued $1.5 million in sole-source contracts for its new Warehouse Management System, state auditors charged.
Michigan launches new online services
Michigan will begin online license renewal for podiatrists, emergency medical services workers, and family therapists starting next month as part of a continuing campaign to expand its e-government activities.
Feds sift evidence in software piracy probe
Law enforcement officials from the Justice Department, FBI, Customs Service and other federal agencies are reviewing evidence from dozens of computers seized in a worldwide series of raids earlier this month against criminals who illegally copy and distribute software.
Task force will work to plug leaks with technology
Attorney General John Ashcroft last week set up an interagency task force to find administrative, legislative and advanced technological means of preventing leaks of classified information.
Wisconsin unveils $35 million in IT grants for schools
Wisconsin's Technology for Educational Achievement program plans to distribute $35 million in block grants to 426 public school districts, seven charter schools and four juvenile correctional facilities next February, officials said.
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