Arizona recognized for e-government accomplishments 

(PHOENIX – February 6, 2002) Governor Jane Dee Hull today accepted the Digital State 2001 Award in recognition of Arizona’s ranking among the top five states in the 2001 Digital State Survey.

Cathilea Robinette, executive director of the Center for Digital Government, presented the award to Governor Hull during a ceremony at Wilson Elementary School, 2929 E. Fillmore, Phoenix. 

“This award shows how hard Arizona is working to use technology to improve government services for its citizens. I’m particularly proud that we are getting computers into every school in the state. Our students will be truly prepared for their future in the New Economy,” Hull said.

Technology helps Arizona “do more with less” in a time of shrinking budgets, Hull said. 

The award recognizes the use of technology to improve customer service in all areas of government, including education. Arizona placed in the top 10 rankings for education, transportation, digital democracy, e-commerce, social services and law enforcement. 

Hull also congratulated the Wilson School District, located in central Phoenix, as a pioneer in making technology a priority for its students. 

“Wilson Elementary School is one of the first fully-wired schools in the state and it illustrates how we are working to transform education in Arizona,” Hull said.

The annual survey, conducted the Progress & Freedom Foundation (PFF) and the Center for Digital Government, recognizes progress made by states in adopting digital technologies to improve delivery of services to citizens. Arizona ranked fifth, in a tie with Maine, in the 2001 survey. This year’s ranking marks major improvement from Arizona’s 17th-place finish a year earlier. Illinois and Kansas tied for first place and Washington ranked third in 2001.

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