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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. -
SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library and Cooperstown Graduate Program were awarded a $50,000 grant to digitize the university’s archive of New York state folklife and oral history recordings.
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Visitors to the Colorado state Capitol can now access free American Sign Language interpreting services through the Aira ASL app, building on the state’s existing work to expand language access with this tool.
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The city of Tupelo has been trying to develop a smartphone app that would allow riders to track buses in real time. But officials are saying a viable solution has been harder to create than they expected.
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Sutter and Yuba counties will be launching the first test of the CodeRED emergency alert system Wednesday. The system is designed to automatically notify residents by landline or cellphone in emergency situations.
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As courts across the U.S. consider whether blocking citizens on social media violates their First Amendment rights, the practice could have far-reaching effects on how people get the information they need from government.
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Thanks to Transit Signal Priority, buses are given the green light as they approach an intersection. The technology is in place on 594 intersections and is responsible, officials say, for a 25 percent increase in route efficiency.
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Officials say Census takers will be exclusively hired online and will use smartphones to do their work. The undertaking poses a significant reliability test for the technology and an opportunity not available during the last national survey.
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Following months of research and systems demonstrations, the county elections administrator is recommending a hybrid machine that includes express vote ballot marking as well as paper printouts for voter review.
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Civic engagement company CitySourced is joining forces with Rock Solid, which does similar work but also has a diverse software portfolio that spans energy companies, the medical field and back-office government tech.
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The city-issued cards are being offered to residents who may not have easy access to state-issued identification. Several other cities have launched similar programs, including New York; Newark, N.J.; Chicago; San Francisco; and Detroit.
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The company has a history of helping wildfire-stricken communities in California set up recovery websites quickly. Now it's launching a website theme so it can do so for more local governments.
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The company, which makes technology to help defendants avoid unnecessary jail time, is going live in Ventura County, Calif., while preparing to launch in three others in a push toward the state's highly populated south.
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Granicus bought the London-based company Firmstep, which has nearly two decades of experience setting up online services for local governments in the U.K. Now Granicus aims to bring Firmstep's platform stateside.
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A new Web portal is streamlining how members of the public share private surveillance footage with investigators. The new system allows for submissions to be made anonymously.
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Since the website will be interactive, allowing people to apply for licenses and permits online, pay taxes, and obtain death and birth certificates, the city has made the security a priority.
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A new text-based reminder system is expected to improve attendance on the part of defendants while saving time and money on the part of the larger court system.
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Authorities in Broward County announced that mobile users can now text 911 if they are unable to make a call.
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The Facebook founder ignited debate after calling for government regulation relating to harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. Critics have said the company should have no say in the matter.
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An increase in fraudulent filings prompted the West Virginia State Tax Department to increase verification measures. The changes have caused a substantial backlog for those waiting for tax returns.
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Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg revealed the social media platform is exploring “restrictions on who can go Live." Streaming capabilities could hinge "on factors such as prior Community Standard violations.”
