Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline.

Customizing an automated system for handling FOIA requests is best done in phases.

Of 1,400 CIOs surveyed, more than 40 percent say their IT departments are having trouble keeping up with the current workload.

Cities nationwide have been using light-emitting diode bulbs in traffic lights to save money, but their low-heat output means snow and ice can stick to the lights.

Vice President Joseph Biden announces $183 million in broadband stimulus awards.

Residents in San Jose, Calif., can make 311 reports with their iPhones.

The 2009 school year began with New York City's first 'dedicated parent inquiry system.'

Upgrading legacy health systems and using shared services will be among government's priorities.

Kevin Dickey, CIO and chief information security officer of Contra Costa County, Calif., reforms a redundant Department of Motor Vehicles paper application process for all the state's counties.

Public-sector Web sites are among those vulnerable to construction of botnets.

Detroit Health Department data breach, Colorado county opens 'carbon positive' library.

Michigan county's budget blog and Washington, D.C.'s Apps for Democracy use citizen ideas to counter budget woes.

Michigan deploys the federal government's network-monitoring system EINSTEIN 1, indicating a potential new direction for state IT security.

CSC providing system design and integration, plus end-user services, through a standard pricing model.

Arkansas, Delaware and New York among top-ranking states; Montana has the lowest score, according to nonprofit's report.

Stimulus funds mean stringent reporting for state and local agencies.

Schweitzer positions Montana as a leader in alternative energy.

Seattle Mayor-elect Mike McGinn to retain some of Greg Nickels' staff, including CIO Bill Schrier.

Public safety agencies have flocked quickly to the short messaging service because of its security.

Agency suggests Americans give each other items not normally found under the tree.