Government Experience
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Work on the new portal began in 2023, with the next phase scheduled for 2026. Nevada joins other states in setting up such portals for a variety of tasks, including accessing services such as unemployment benefits. -
The federal government’s now-defunct United States Digital Service has served as an inspiration for states that are increasingly putting human experience at the center of their tech projects.
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The myColorado app now lets ID verifiers like government agencies or businesses scan a QR code on a user’s digital ID to quickly determine its validity. Some 1.8 million of the state’s residents use the app.
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Advancements in computer technology are changing how Congress handles citizen communication, which affects how elected officials represent their constituents.
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Four technology-driven projects in the state are proof that a centralized IT department can lead, support and promote groundbreaking programs. The projects are proof that successful innovation is about more than the tech.
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The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation has launched a vendor solution supplied by Merit to allow professionally licensed residents to access credentials via a desktop, mobile webpage or app.
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The Columbus School District is taking a second look at whether its board meetings should be streamed via Facebook Live. Board President Cindy Damm has voiced concerns about access for people with disabilities.
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The measure, introduced Thursday by Councilman Carlos Menchaca of Brooklyn, would prohibit the city from adding any information to the card that isn’t already visible on the face of the identification.
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The Maryland departments of Information Technology, and Budget and Management applied their respective strengths to develop a modernized website that reports government spending facts and trends.
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Driver's license issuance offices in the two states have upgraded photo technology to help streamline the process of issuing IDs, improve efficiencies and build in better security features.
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Ohio's capital city has launched a new trip-planning app called Pivot. Now in the beta phase, the app is working to connect travelers to a variety of public and private transportation options.
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While the complaints cover a wide range of city business, officials say frustration over the public email system has fueled the flames and created a toxic atmosphere at city meetings.
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The Utah County Clerk/Auditor’s Office shared the innovative method for evaluating the authenticity of votes cast by soldiers and other individuals who are not residing within the United States.
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The Indiana Department of Revenue has begun phasing out its 25-year-old legacy tax system in favor of an integrated software solution. The $77.7 million project is expected to be complete in 2022.
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The city has spent up to $18,000 a year on informational billboards, but most are located on the interstate. Officials say the new LED trailer can be used anywhere in the community to reach an intended group.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting a lot of stock in new DMV Director Steve Gordon’s Silicon Valley experience, which includes more than three decades in the tech industry working for firms like Cisco.
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For the third year, organizers welcomed mayors and their senior staff members to a three-day professional development program in New York City, during which participants examined famous case studies within local government.
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Seismologists say an earthquake strikes the area once every 3,000 to 4,000 years, with the most recent major event happening about 4,500 years ago – indicating the fault is overdue for another earthquake.
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The move is part of a state mandate requiring local governments to make information regarding building permits and inspections available online. The city budgeted $872,643 for the project.
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Grayson County and the city of Denison have opted to temporarily disconnect external web-based services after nearly two dozen cities and counties reported a coordinated ransomware attack last Friday.
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A small fleet of vans will offer a last-mile connection to Coaster commuter rail service, allowing stakeholders to study whether such a system is able to get more commuters out of their cars and onto shared rides.
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