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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A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
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The state fell four places to land at 20th among the 25 smaller states in the latest annual report that measures startup business activity.
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On average, about 550,000 businesses were launched nationally each month last year, up from 466,000 in 2013.
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In a beta test, the algorithmic changes reduced racial profiling incidents by more than 75 percent.
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A new report shows that in Wisconsin, 190 of every 100,000 adults become entrepreneurs per month, on average. For top-ranking Texas and California, it was 390 of every 100,000 adults.
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Parrable is one of several tech companies that have committed in recent months to locating in the Sacramento area versus the Bay Area, saying they were attracted in part by the region’s labor pool and lower overhead costs.
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Officials and digital voting advocates say statistics, polling infrastructure and auditing laws make voter fraud highly implausible.
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In an exclusive interview with Government Technology, Newsom highlights his vision for civic tech and how it can fix a few of California’s more pressing pain points.
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Despite major tech advances, many organizations still struggle with digital accessibility.
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An iterative, inclusive process resulted in a tool that serves staff and customers more effectively.
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A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
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Serial entrepreneur and former Chicago Transit Commissioner Gabe Klein announces CityFi, a smart city consulting venture.
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For many, civic tech is the bridge between government’s mission and modern technology’s potential.
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With the second iteration of the Startup in Residence Program, four Northern California cities are gaining valuable tools and resources for citizens while chosen startups are earning persuasive use cases to help them scale into the gov tech market.
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Is it just a game creating real-life zombies, or a platform for civic engagement?
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This Week in Civic Tech: Restaurant App Cuts Food Waste, Mesh Networking Connects Refugees with HomeA look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
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Founded in March of 2014, 18F is a federal digital consultancy that helps other agencies buy, build and share modern software using agile development and human-centered design.
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Moon Express got the OK to proceed with plans to send a small robotic lander to explore the moon's surface in the fall of 2017.
