Civic Tech

A recent study found that formality in government communications increases engagement, but does this idea contradict the best practice of using plain language to make government more accessible?

The state of Indiana is working to improve its workforce through a collaborative effort that spans across the public, nonprofit, private and education sectors to meet evolving workforce needs.

The state will now offer constituents a digital tool to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate physical government locations and digital services in an effort to improve accessibility.

The Georgetown University-based program plans to use the money to support its ongoing work, specifically around helping government boost access to public safety net benefits.

When viewers in and near East Palestine reached out via TikTok, expressing fear and concern over the derailment, she decided to put together a few resources for residents to conduct their own testing.

Atlanta’s local government and its economic development authority recently unveiled a free online networking operation aimed at connecting small businesses to larger corporations and suppliers.

A request for proposals seeks a vendor for a mental health-focused mobile app available around the clock, with evidence-based screening tools for assessments and emergency contact numbers for crisis situations.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit riders in designated GoLink zones can now access Uber, hail rides and pay for their fare within the GoPass app. This isn’t the agency’s first time partnering with the ridesharing company.

Transparency, efficiency and citizen input are among the main ideals of the post-pandemic government landscape. Dashboard technology offers a way to do that but must overcome historical challenges.

The deal brings two relatively small companies together: a provider of government surveys with a seller of budget simulation tools for residents. The move follows a recent funding round for Polco.

Several balloons — two of which were shot down over North America — have certainly strained international relations, but you might not have guessed that there are a host of non-spy-related uses for the old-school tech.

The city of Philadelphia has launched an interactive dashboard to make the city’s campaign finance data available and accessible to members of the public, the media, researchers and candidates.

The city's collaboration with the Valdosta State University communication department is geared toward increasing the city's online visibility and fostering more community involvement.

Garbage and recycling trucks on the streets of High Point, N.C., will be outfitted with cameras as part of a software upgrade that officials say will improve the solid waste collections process.

In an effort to bridge the digital divide, library officials will be handing out hot spots, tablets and laptops. The devices were paid for by a $548,100 grant from the Federal Communications Commission.

Iowa City-based Alquist 3D is hoping to address the housing shortage facing Johnson County by creating affordable, sustainable and innovative homes using 3D printing technology. Construction is expected to start this summer.

The city of Hoboken recently adopted a new platform that allows its residents to get information, make reservations and interact with the city around a variety of recreational offerings.

The training workshop aims to teach K-12 and post-secondary students the fundamentals of app development without the need for complex coding, according to an announcement from organizers.