Invasion of privacy is an issue that really gets under State Rep. Babette Josephs' skin. That's why the Philadelphia Democrat introduced a bill, passed unanimously last week by the House, that would ban the forced implantation of computer chips in humans.
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Keystone Progress, a liberal public interest group, has created a computer game giving citizens the (virtual) power to balance the Pennsylvania budget. You can raise income taxes, cut spending on preschool and kindergarten programs (little kids don't vote) and even close corporate tax loopholes without any lobbyists tracking you down.
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Vice President Biden yesterday announced guidelines for $4 billion in stimulus funds to expand high-speed Internet access across the nation, jump-starting a program that has been criticized for taking too long to get off the ground.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce released guidelines Wednesday for a $7.2 billion program meant to expand broadband Internet service to rural communities.
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Brandi Crab said she was about to call work yesterday morning to say she was running late, but stopped short when she remembered the city's new cell phone ban had just taken effect.
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Gov. Linda Lingle's veto yesterday of a bill that would apply the state's general excise tax to Mainland retailers with Internet links to Hawai'i will likely stand, after state lawmakers said they will not attempt an override because of a technical flaw.
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Disagreement over the size of the Public Service Commission's staff left it as the only state agency unfunded as the fiscal year began Wednesday.
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New Mexico Secretary of State Mary Herrera said late Wednesday that the computer systems in her office that enable database searches and Uniform Commercial Code filings should be back online Thursday.
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The Ohio Lottery's switch to a new computer system Wednesday resulted in some problems for retailers selling and redeeming tickets, but most of the glitches were worked out by the afternoon, state officials said.
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Lottery players experienced problems yesterday, particularly in cashing their winning tickets, as the Ohio Lottery launched a new gaming system that's supposed to save money and process tickets more quickly.
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WATTSBURG, Pa. -- Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to this rural northwestern Pennsylvania community of 348 to detail the start of a $7.2 billion stimulus program to expand access to high-speed Internet service.
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More online retailers have joined Amazon.com's boycott of Rhode Island as the companies try to stamp out efforts to tax Internet sales.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
All 50 states have Web sites, but some are more advanced than others. Utah, for example, has a 24-hour "chat" service to help residents trying to renew their car registration online or figure out more than 100 other applications available on that state's Web site.
DNAresource.com Includes database of current and past state legislation related to forensic DNA policy.
Electronic Privacy Information Center Research and advocacy organization focusing on civil liberties in the digital age. Site includes frequently updated news section.
Government Performance Project Analysis of how well each state is managed in four areas: money, people, infrastructure and information.
Government Technology This site provides the latest developments concerning e-government, telecom, homeland security and other issues.
Information Technology Association of America This group represents the broad spectrum of information technology, including Internet and online services, systems integration and telecommunications.
Statescape's BillFinder BillFinder helps users find any bill eligible for consideration in the current calendar year using either keywords and phrases or bill numbers.
Wisconsin Technology Network A regional source for news, commentary and analysis on technology and life science. ZDNet Government Part of ZDNet.com's blog network, ZDNet Government reports on developments on information technology in federal, state and local governments.
The Stimulus and the States Follow how states are managing the stimulus money and which programs are receiving funding as part of the recovery effort using Stateline.org's stimulus special section.
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