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As parents race to get their children into summer camp, a park district in Colorado is using tools from Rec to bring more mobile stability to the process. A park executive and Rec CEO discuss what’s happening. -
Senate Bill 707 mandates that larger cities and counties provide options for remote participation in public meetings by July 1, among other requirements related to translation and teleconferencing for elected officials.
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The state’s new governor has outlined her spending proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Tech innovation and the impact of digital platforms on mental health also gain financial support in the new document.
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The state Employment Development Department is on the defensive, fighting back unemployment benefit fraud and an exploitable system. A new strike team report has outlined a path forward.
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Government technology veteran Abhi Nemani, who has experience both inside government as well as with prominent civic tech organizations such as Code for America, is leading the new startup company.
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SponsoredLeaders explain how they’re evolving citizen services, internal operations and management practices.
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A new report from the Brennan Center explores how online disinformation has become a tool of voter suppression and what government and voting rights advocates can do to defend the election process.
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SponsoredMany governments were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic. By adopting digital transformation initiatives, governments can make their operations more efficient and ready for the next disruption, while meeting the challenges of the new reality.
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The St. Clair County, Ala., Sheriff’s Office unveiled access to the national victim notification network that allows victims of crime and other citizens to access information about offenders in U.S. jails and prisons.
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The social media company announced a slew of new efforts on its platform to curb misinformation and post-election confusion. The changes come after harsh criticism of its response to problems during the 2016 elections.
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The Detroit-based company, which has had some of the most tangible success in applying human-centered design techniques to public-facing government processes, has teamed with the state again.
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With the groundwork for its online permitting portal already in place, when the Maryland Department of Commerce needed to quickly distribute funding for small businesses in the pandemic, IT stepped up to the plate.
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Plus, Chattanooga, Tenn., launches a policing and racial equity dashboard for residents; 20 millennials and Gen Z leaders are selected as emerging cities champions by the Knight Foundation; and more.
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The goal of the smartphone-based transit app, COTA officials said, is to enhance access to jobs, medical facilities and shopping areas. Service will be provided within a 16-square-mile area.
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A new study suggests that age, gender and even the region of the country being targeted with virus-tracking technology could have a lot to do with its success rate. Experts urge a tailored approach.
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SponsoredAs the pandemic spread earlier this year, many governments were keenly aware that their legacy systems alone would be unable to accommodate surging applications for unemployment and other forms of community relief.
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Facebook is under investigation for whether it’s abusing its outsized share of the online advertising market, in addition to whether its acquisitions like that of Instagram and WhatsApp violate antitrust laws.
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Plus, Apolitical is hosting a five-week writing boot camp online for public servants, a new LAInnovates program is working to connect seniors with available housing, and more.
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To give drivers the online features they want and that other states offer — and to reduce the hours-long wait times that have plagued agencies since they reopened — outdated systems need a major upgrade, experts say.
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The five-year-old company works with more than 175 governments, covering about one-third of the U.S. population, to provide tools for responding to records requests. Its leadership says it's entering a "new chapter."
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Santa Clara County officials announced the multimillion dollar donation earlier this week. It will be used to fund laptops, tablets and hot spots for 15,000 under-connected students in the San Jose area.
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