States Tracking Stimulus Spending

Around the nation, GIS shows where and how states are investing ARRA funds.

BroadbandStat Maps Coverage and Initiatives

Web application supports U.S. State Broadband Data and Development Program

New Mobile Government Grants

ESRI and Trimble launch grant program with a total value close to $90,000.

GIS is One of Six Key Enterprise IT Strategies in California

State GIO Michael Byrne addresses the needs of this large state and the role of GIS technology.

GIS for Government Accountability

Maryland's innovative applications improve operations and communication with the public.

Geoenabling Government

Watch videos and demonstrations that explain how GIS supports open, transparent, and effective government.

Announcements ESRI and Trimble Launch 2009 Mobile Government Grant Program Oregon Signs ESRI ELA and Adopts ArcGIS Platform as the GIS Standard

Find a Business Partner Search for business partners that offer solutions to suit your unique needs.

GIS for Decision Support GIS for Decision Support and Public Policy Making presents 27 case studies and eight exercises that demonstrate the impact of using GIS in daily operations.

Across the United States, state governments, such as those in Oregon, Utah, Maryland, Alabama, and Montana, use GIS to improve operations and service to citizens. GIS provides a common platform for data sharing, which enhances workflow, decision making, and coordination across the state and with federal and local government.

ArcGIS is critical in departments throughout state government including economic development, transportation, health, emergency preparedness, and natural resources.

Transparency and Accountability

As a reliable performance measurement tool, GIS can deliver transparency and enhance accountability. Today, states are increasingly using GIS to track stimulus funding.

Success Stories

These stories show how others in state government are gaining benefits using GIS technology and spatial analysis.

• Utah Uses GIS to Map Immunization [PDF]
• Enterprise GIS Streamlines Water Quality Assessments [PDF]
• Using GIS to Assess Preservation Legislation in New York [PDF]

Take a look at more case studies and demos.