Promoting Technological Innovation












Digital technologies are fundamentally transforming our economy and society, and have the potential to transform government.  A key next step in reinventing government involves the widespread application of information and communications technology to the delivery of government services -- in short, fostering digital government. See "Model Initiatives" and "Talking Points."

July 27, 2007
Local governments and internet service providers are working togehter to provide free and low cost wireless service to citizens.
July 27, 2007
New applications and content will achieve important public goals, while making high-speed Internet service more attractive.
July 27, 2007
Even during budget crunches, easy-to-run government websites can and should be developed.
July 27, 2007
The connection of FTTP technology with business development and constituent services is proving fruitful for Fort Wayne.
May 4, 2007
If state and local governments step up and take action, our economy, our government, and our citizens will be the winners.
July 27, 2001

Technology can radically change the delivery of government services - and, more importantly, how citizens are treated.
June 29, 2001

It takes a comprehensive ground-up plan to truly digitize state and local governments.
November 17, 2000

Current and proven technology could prevent "Floridas" from happening again.
August 11, 2000
Internet technology can pay a very important role in encouraging citizen participation and strengthening our democracy.
August 1, 2000
Baltimore's CitiStat model is a comprehensive management tool that makes city government a smart, well-informed one.
July 14, 2000
This strategy makes gov't agencies more accountable for results,  focuses resources, and breaks down bureaucratic barriers.
June 5, 2000
Sen. Kerry proposes providing consumers basic protections for Internet privacy while avoiding heavy-handed federal regulation.
September 20, 1999
We can strike a balance between encouraging innovation without penalizing brick and mortar businesses & government revenues.
June 7, 1999
The DMV can be used to promote digital signatures, expanding access to, and helping grow, the New Economy.
April 19, 1999
Technology improves public access to government information and services, creating a more efficient "digital democracy."
April 12, 1999
A modern trade data system is needed so that policymakers can react to New Economy realities.
May 8, 1998
Government plays an indispensable role in funding basic scientific research that can be applied in the private sector.
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