Civic Innovation
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The City Council has approved three contracts to replace its veteran accounting, payroll and human resources management software. A consulting firm will help with oversight and advisory services. -
The Marin County Digital Accelerator takes an agile approach to gov tech, moving fast to get work done. A recent project found a “single source of truth” to modernize planning and permitting.
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The Bismarck Municipal Court system handled nearly 87,000 new cases from 2020-2024 and saw a 40 percent caseload increase in 2024. Officials are examining what systems might be upgraded to handle the additional burden.
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After two and a half years of development and less than a year after unveiling a $3.9 billion (Canadian) master plan, the New York-based Google affiliate has cut its losses and put Toronto’s smart-city project in limbo.
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Plus, IBM’s Call for Code content has now named three winners with projects related to the crisis, a new economic tracker is visualizing the impact of the ongoing crisis in real time, and more.
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COVID-19 has thoroughly upended plans to support the Census that have been in the works for months or even years, and now stakeholders at all levels of government must stay flexible in finding creative ways to adapt.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Pennsylvania, it left government organizations scrambling to find ways to hold public meetings, abide by social distancing and not violate the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act.
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University at Buffalo researchers are developing an app called PocketCare+ that they say could help public health officials track and prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as future infectious disease outbreaks.
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The state, which was hard-hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has seen less than stellar response to the U.S. Census. Despite a push to garner responses online, the state still ranks 43rd nationally.
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Public health experts warn that quick, effective tracing is key to reducing the spread, and while Massachusetts isn’t implementing mobile contact tracing due to privacy concerns, the governor hasn’t dismissed the idea.
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The nonprofit and nonpartisan group at the forefront of the civic tech movement in the U.S. has picked as its next leader Renteria, who has more than two decades of experience in government.
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Plus, the California Homeless Data System team is looking to hire new tech talent; a New York City group has rolled out a new Census messaging guide; and the Connecticut Data Collaborative is now hosting online events.
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The nonprofit Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County, Calif., has created a new website, called the Employer-Talent Connection Resource, to facilitate employee hiring and retention.
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The National Digital Inclusion Alliance is keeping an online running tally of the actions that state and local governmental organizations are deploying to keep their constituents connected during the crisis.
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The platform works by vetting registered voters and putting them in direct contact with candidates or representatives. It allows for communication outside of a city council meeting or a candidate forum.
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Plus, Detroit gets a giant digital inclusion boost from a $23 million cross-sector effort, and the FBI is warning of online scams amid the crisis.
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After the nation’s leading civic tech group cancelled its annual summit in March, organizers have started to host digital programming, with the second event now slated to take place this week.
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Even before COVID-19 consumed this nation’s attention, Texas faced strong headwinds to achieve a complete count. For starters, the Census is mostly being conducted online, but about 1.6 million households in Texas lack Internet access.
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Plus, University of Michigan launches an online guide to help stimulus check recipients; civic technologist creates free chatbots for health service; the New York State tech team attracts 6,500 volunteers; and more.
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The startup out of San Antonio gained enough clients and attention over the past few years that it felt a new name and mission statement were in order. It also announced two free tools for COVID-19 response.
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The U.S. Digital Response is a volunteer effort made of some 3,500 technology experts. Their mission is to help all levels of government meet increased service demands during the COVID-19 crisis.
