Government Experience
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The state has been trying to revamp a pair of aging IT systems for some time, with one being related to worker's compensation and the other being the state’s financial systems. -
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 blockchain-based token, believed to be the first from a U.S. public entity, is for individual and institutional use. The executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission is planning what comes next.
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The state’s largest transit agency is scrapping tickets and moving toward a smartphone application, though passengers will still be able to pay for rides with cash.
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William Chumley talks about how his work in Colorado IT drives efficiency across the state by ensuring that tech is an effective part of the work agencies are doing to improve the citizen experience.
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Plus, New Orleans launches a device repair clinic; the National Digital Inclusion Alliance has a website supporting the Digital Equity Act; 2019 Innovation in American Government Award open for nominations; and more.
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A host of high-tech amenities, including a pay-as-you-go app and Wi-Fi, are part of an effort to boost bus system ridership. Officials hope they can reverse the gradual decline in ridership.
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The city’s 21 boards and commissions will soon have an additional layer of public oversight after officials elected to buy three portable video recording devices and computer tablets.
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The site, which is live now, features performance-related data from 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. Officials say the the public has a right to know about both the county’s successes and shortcomings.
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Residents can weigh in on pressing town business without actually attending through a Google form being tested by officials. The votes will not carry any weight in the passage or denial of items.
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On Monday, the governor signed an executive order on requiring all state agencies to be online with the common InnovateOhio platform within one year.
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Officials in Walker County are hopeful that the new technology will allow for the county to eventually transfer to a vote center county. This measure, if granted by the state, would allow citizens to vote at any location regardless of precinct.
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Candidates for city council and mayoral races have to collect a series of small donations in person to qualify. Now, they still need to amass the donations, but a so-called “Clean Campaign Portal” is helping out.
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The InnovateOhio initiative was launched by Gov. Mike DeWine in January, but now the undertaking has the support of a dedicated website and an advisory board full of state business and technology leaders.
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With the goal of making the voting process familiar and simple, Butler County is moving toward machines officials describe as being like “huge iPads.” The move is also expected to save $700,000.
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Police in the city are urging residents to use an app that connects them with a neighborhood-based network, allowing them to share media, send texts and receive alerts from the department.
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Under a proposal by Election Administrator Heider Garcia, voters in the county could head to any polling place to cast their ballots. While less restrictive, some worry changes to the traditional process could be confusing.
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The county hopes to reduce the number of lost or missing seniors with the aid of special bracelets worn by individuals that can be tracked by radio technology. Initial results look promising.
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Uncounted votes and technical difficulties have leaders in Plymouth, Mass., reconsidering the use of electronic voting equipment. At least one vote was not recorded during a recent meeting, forcing a recount.
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Senate Bill 130, once signed into law, would allow Sedgwick County voters to cast their ballots at any polling place, while a supplemental app would show respective wait times at each location.
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SponsoredAn HCMS (headless content management system) with the power to manage all content for all channels may offer the best solution for local governments looking to meet citizen expectations.
