What to Do About Lack of FCC Public-Access Bids?
Source: PC Magazine
Only one bidder has offered $472 million for that portion of the spectrum that will be freed up by the transition to digital TV and is reserved for nation-wide public safety interoperability channels.
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| “This could turn out to be the greatest missed opportunity in the post-9/11 history of public safety interoperability. If no one meets the reserve, there’s actually a chance the block could released for auction as purely commercial spectrum. The states should move quickly to assure vendors that the winner will not lose money on the $1.3 billion reserve. The 50 states and D.C. could easily set up a fund to “underwrite” the D-Block auction and attract bidders before it’s too late.” -Chris Dixon, Manager, State & Local Industry Analysis |
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Midway Privatization Plan Ready for Takeoff
Source: Chicago Business
Chicago took what it called a "milestone" step toward cashing out on its investment in Midway Airport, announcing that most of Midway's airlines back a privatization plan issuing what's known as a request for qualifications.
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| “The City of Chicago has been one of the most aggressive and innovative governments when it comes to generating revenue through alternative funding. By pursuing this deal, which could lead to a reported $3 billion, Chicago can offset issues surrounding their underfunded public pension plan, infrastructure needs, and information technology projects.” -Timothy Brett, Manager, State & Local Information Services |
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Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Investment in California's Transportation Infrastructure
Source: Press Release
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today commended the California Transportation Commission's allocation of $331 million in new funding for transportation projects across the state.
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| “This new funding includes $22 million for intelligent transportation technologies such as traffic cameras, vehicle speed and volume detectors, and other devices to help ease congestion and provide real-time traffic information to motorists. Expect more states and local governments to look to similar technologies as budget difficulties slow spending on construction.” -Schalene Dagutis, Vice President, State & Local Information Services |
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Montana’s Last Stand Against REAL ID
Source: USA Daily
Governor Brian Schweitzer is the “left’s answer to Ron Paul,” according to one Arizona blogger. Really?
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| “Since the Department of Homeland Security conceded on REAL ID deadlines and technical requirements in the final regulations, perhaps Governor Schweitzer could best be compared to General Custer. INPUT expects Congress to continue to strive to get recalcitrant states on board by extending the grace period or appropriating more grant money for compliance. Privacy and security will remain sticking points for citizens.” -Schalene Dagutis, Vice President, State & Local Information Services |
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Healthcare IT: driving US presidential campaigns
Source: CBR
Clinton and Obama would provide incentives for paperless health care. McCain leans toward tele-health.
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| "Keeping in mind that Medicaid Part-D was enacted by a Republican President and Congress, there is no reason to believe that one party will be stingier than another when it comes to investment in health care. The next federal administration will be the first to pursue incentivizing providers to adopt one or more health IT-related efficiencies." -Chris Dixon, Manager, State & Local Industry Analysis |
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