A new planned community in Southwest Florida says it will be a “living laboratory” for innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies. And according to an announcement today, IBM will help plan and design the city’s technology systems.
Alaska passed legislation yesterday designed to make geothermal power projects in the state more economically viable and support the production of more electric power from geothermal sources. The legislation supports safe exploration of Alaska’s geothermal energy resources and moves the permit process from the Department of Natural Resources to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation [...]
Wisconsin announced awards totaling $1.39 million to nine initiatives under the state’s Fresh Start program. The program is designed to help at-risk youth learn new skills and foster self sufficiency while helping to provide housing opportunities for lower income residents. Agencies involved in the program expect to serve approximately 340 at-risk youths. The projects will [...]
According to a recent report by INPUT, a government business research firm, governors across the US are planning to streamline their general government services. Specifically, they will be in need of technology solutions that can help generate revenue, the report says, and track the states’ jobs picture.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has designated 35 cities and towns across the state as leaders in clean energy, making them eligible for grants to fund renewable power and energy efficiency. These “Green Communities” will be eligible for $8.1 million in grants with the aim of advancing the state’s clean energy goals and creating green jobs. [...]
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation that would have taxed bonuses paid to people who work for financial companies that received TARP funding. The Governor said that while she agrees that the bonuses were inappropriate, the bill will likely trigger a legal battle. The legislation would have added a temporary 2.7% income-tax, bringing the [...]
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services signed a three-and-a-half year, $47 million contract to modernize its child support enforcement system through Affiliated Computer Services, the company said Monday.
Northrop Grumman has established a new office in Grand Forks, North Dakota ahead of the arrival of the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft at Grand Forks AFB. Northrop already has a facility in New Town, ND where it employs 135 people. The company makes wiring harnesses for the Global Hawk and other unmanned aerial [...]
Nevada released its broadband availability map yesterday, the map aims to promote technology development and increase high-speed internet availability throughout the state. The map was funded through a grant provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and developed by the Connect Nevada initiative. The Connect Nevada initiative was supported by the Nevada Broadband [...]
Despite being one of the states currently contesting federal health care reform, Virginia has announced a new statewide health care reform initiative designed to prepare the state for implementation of the law. The state will start by creating a plan for Medicaid expansion, implementing in-state health insurance reforms and streamlining health care delivery. The Initiative [...]
