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Federal agencies are requesting access to state and local government data for immigration enforcement purposes. Some experts argue this could impact public trust, but protections can be implemented. -
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.
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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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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.”
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The software, provided by Data Scout, LLC, allows for current and historical Faulkner County tax roll information to be accessed by the public free of charge.
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In the years since public agencies first went social, the way they operate online has made strides, from mid-2000s YouTube experiments to fully fledged social media programs that drive citizen engagement.
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Rather than relying on the age-old comment card, the Department of Transportation is partnering with a digital feedback platform to improve services at rest areas throughout the state.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says the social media company allowed housing-related ads to exclude or target people based on “ethnic affinities,” a practice that violates fair housing law.
