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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In Asheville, N.C., Code for Asheville’s core of 20 to 30 volunteer coders now work in close tandem with community organizations to address specific, tangible needs.
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Human-centered design may sound trendy, but it could change how government serves citizens.
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Gov. John Kasich signed the executive order to allow robots to help children with autism learn how to read social cues and better communicate with their peers.
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City Innovation head Tracy Colunga highlights what happens when multiple departments agree to share data that uncovers the high impact of repeat offenders.
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The app made for PennDOT's Innovations Challenge would incorporate advertising from businesses offering coupons and incentives as rewards for safe driving.
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Plus, Albuquerque, N.M., launches new app for questions about recycling, San Francisco creates a data homage to former Mayor Ed Lee, California hosts safe drinking water challenge, and a rundown of available positions for civic technologists.
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The program, which was largely created by a single government employee, guides the public through DMV services, simultaneously reducing the number of calls made to state agencies.
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State officials discussed ways agencies can improve their process and resident experience alike at the annual Texas Digital Government Summit in Austin.
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Hawaii Gov. David Ige and state CIO Todd Nacapuy took an unusual approach and launched a monthlong hackathon, rather than a typical weekend warrior hackfest. The results? Millions of dollars and hundreds of hours saved.
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Online and onsite courses for government employees will begin in June.
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Simple Connect is just getting its feet on the ground, but its ambitions are large.
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Plus, a new initiative commits to powering 100 million connections between politicians and constituents.
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The GSA's Office of Inspector General found that 18F disregarded several security rules and other governmental procedures, but the states it has recently contracted with say they're not concerned about similar issues.
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The program connects four Northern California cities with startups to create technologies aimed at improving housing, transportation, public safety and other community challenges.
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Infor works across multiple industries, including all levels of government.
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AirMap and Matternet both inched forward in their public sector work this week.
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An examination of the fundamental elements of a scalable and successful software-as-a-service company.
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AirMap thinks cities can use unmanned aircraft for a lot more than they are.
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