Weber County approves three‑year Medici DocAI contract to extract records and add AI search The Board approved a three‑year DocAI contract with Medici to extract text from county recordings and documents, enable AI search of scanned records and offer a homeowner 'wallet' for accessible documents. The vendor said the contract is front‑loaded and staff will validate extracted results.

Weber County is revolutionizing document management with a new three-year AI contract that promises to streamline workflows and empower homeowners with easy access to their property records.

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BAS Partnership Toolbox and GUPS Web demos show automated and manual change workflows Census Bureau presenters demonstrated how to download and set up the BAS Partnership Toolbox for ArcGIS Pro, run automated creators, run attribute checks, export submission zip files for SWIM, and use GUPS Web's automated and manual editors to create, review and accept/dismiss changes before submitting to the Census Bureau.

Unlock the secrets to seamless BAS submissions with the powerful BAS Partnership Toolbox and GUPS Web—your ultimate guide to mastering automated and manual change workflows!

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#US #GeorgiaBoundaryChanges #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #DataManagement #CivicTechnology

How to submit BAS responses: Partnership Toolbox, GUPS Web, paper maps and SWIM explained The Census Bureau webinar outlines three BAS submission methods—BAS Partnership Toolbox for ArcGIS Pro, GUPS Web, and paper maps—and demonstrates SWIM as the secure upload portal; the demo shows selecting program 'Boundary and Annexation Survey,' choosing the reporting entity type, attaching the basTBx.zip file and receiving an email confirmation.

Discover the essential steps for submitting your Boundary and Annexation Survey using the secure SWIM portal and learn about the different methods available!

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#US #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaBoundarySurvey #DigitalSubmission #PublicParticipation #CivicTechnology

County communications recommends $15,950 DotAccess purchase to meet DOJ WCAG 2.1 deadline Communications staff said Spokane County must meet Department of Justice WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements in April and recommended a one-time purchase of DotAccess (acquired by Civic Plus) to remediate documents; staff reported a negotiated first-year price of about $15,950 and asked for approval to proceed and for IT to manage renewals.

Spokane County is racing against the clock to meet a crucial DOJ deadline, needing to overhaul 18,000 documents for accessibility—will they secure the $15,950 tool to make it happen?

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#SpokaneCounty #WA #PublicInnovation #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccessibility #CivicTechnology

Committee backs phased transition to electronic petition signatures, warns on timing and security The committee unanimously advanced a first substitute of HB 223 to sunset paper petition signatures and transition to an electronic signature‑gathering system, while senators and the Lieutenant Governor’s staff urged caution on security, audit trails and the proposed 2028/2030 timeline for offline app and full sunset.

Utah is set to phase out paper petition signatures in favor of a high-tech electronic system, but security concerns are raising eyebrows in the Senate.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #DigitalSignatures #PrivacySecurity #CivicTechnology

Committee hears plan to shift evidence storage to Axon and join regional CAD system Benton Harbor staff proposed moving digital evidence (body‑cam video, photos and audio) from city servers to Axon evidence storage and joining a regional computer‑aided dispatch system; staff said the one‑time move would be a small upfront cost (reported as $226 in the packet) and eliminate about $1,000/month in storage costs, while CAD implementation would rely on county and state grant support to cover roughly $30,000 of city costs.

Benton Harbor is set to save $12,000 a year by migrating digital evidence storage to Axon while enhancing officer safety with a cutting-edge regional CAD system!

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#BentonHarborBerrienCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #BentonHarborPublicSafety #OfficerSafety #CivicTechnology

Illinois Lawyers Trust Fund rolls out AI initiative, grants and peer-learning for grantees The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois described a 2024 AI initiative supporting 57 grantees with discovery work, peer learning groups, strategic opportunity grants (including AI phone agents and document automation pilots), an online resource hub and plans for an AI learning platform.

The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois is revolutionizing legal aid by investing over $31 million to empower organizations with AI tools and training for greater impact.

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#US #IllinoisLegalAid #AIEthics #CitizenPortal #CivicTechnology

Capitol staff unveil digital twin to monitor preservation, plumbing and portraits Staff presented a new HBIM digital twin of the Michigan Capitol that links 3‑D scans, environmental sensors and maintenance records to help detect leaks, track decorative-surface history and guide future portrait placement. Commissioners will consider a portrait-placement policy at the March meeting.

The Michigan Capitol just unveiled a groundbreaking 3D "digital twin" that revolutionizes preservation efforts and monitoring—ensuring its rich history stands the test of time!

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#MI #HistoricPreservation #CivicTechnology #DigitalTwin #CitizenPortal

Our pioneering #MaaiMakwa initiative promises to enable households to participate in freshwater resource responsibility using #citizenscience & #civictechnology. Our IoT AI-powered sensors provide real-time insights on water quality & quantity

Lee County begins countywide conversion to Tyler Technologies; probation, courts already migrated County staff told the Public Safety Committee that training is under way for a Tyler Technologies data conversion, with a courthouse kickoff scheduled and the probation and court services already using the system since Dec. 1.

Lee County is taking a major leap forward with its data-conversion project, already seeing success in probation and court services, with an exciting courthouse kickoff set for January 21!

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#LeeCounty #IL #CourtInnovation #DataConversion #CivicTechnology #LeeCountyPublicSafety

Joink pitches underground fiber-to-home build to Avon, offers symmetrical gig plans Tim McCombs of Joink told the Avon Town Council the company plans an underground fiber-to-the-home build focused on subdivisions (Sycamore Creek, Stratford, Oak Bend), offered speed tiers up to 1 Gbps symmetrical, described a local storefront and a tentative six-month build window subject to utility locates, and asked to discuss permit-fee relief in exchange for civic connections.

Joink LLC is bringing high-speed, underground fiber-to-the-home service to Avon and Danville, promising reliable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps directly to your router!

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#IN #CommunityConnectivity #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal

Portland council rejects drone purchase after hours of public concern over privacy and vendor ties Portland council failed to approve a $45,000 purchase of an Axon-branded police drone after public testimony raised privacy, vendor-lock and civil-liberties concerns; the motion to approve received only three votes and fell short of the five-vote threshold required for passage. The item will return to a future agenda.

Portland's City Council has sparked a heated debate by rejecting a $45,000 police drone purchase amid concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

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#PortlandCumberlandCounty #ME #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #PrivacyConcerns #PortlandPublicSafety #VendorAccountability

Black Hawk County certifies Nov. 4 election results after staff handle phone outage and tout new electronic pull book The board certified combined city and school election outcomes from Nov. 4 after elections staff described a phone outage on election day, the improvised Google-number workaround, and the benefits of a new electronic pull-book system that reduced prep time from roughly 40 hours to under 10.

Black Hawk County's election staff overcame a major phone outage on election day, successfully implementing a new electronic pull-book system that slashed prep time from 40 hours to under 10!

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#BlackHawkCounty #IA #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #PublicCommunication

Revere council hears demonstration of AI civic-data dashboard and directs mayor to study pilot A Northeastern graduate demonstrated an AI-driven city data dashboard that aggregates police logs, transit and census data; councilors praised the tool but pressed for provenance and cost clarity and voted to ask the mayor to investigate a prototype pilot.

A Northeastern graduate unveiled an innovative AI civic dashboard to the Revere City Council, promising to transform how residents access city services and data.

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#RevereCitySuffolkCounty #MA #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #RevereCity #DataTransparency

Wyoming’s Frontier stable token (FRNT) touted as a tool for faster government payments; speakers flag privacy and adoption challenges At a Cheyenne Technology Advisory Council fireside chat, panelists described the state-launched Frontier stable token (FRNT) as a potential way to cut payment friction and enable programmable money, while warning of privacy, adoption and regulatory limits.

Wyoming's new Frontier stable token (FRNT) promises to revolutionize payments by slashing fees and enabling instant transactions, but it also raises critical questions about privacy and adoption.

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #CivicTechnology #CheyennePayments #CitizenPortal

Congress Amends D.C. Home Rule Act to Allow Electronic Submission of Legislation Legislation permits electronic transmission of acts by D.C. Council Chairman.

D.C. is going digital! The Council Chairman can now transmit legislation electronically, revolutionizing how laws are made in the capital.

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#US #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #DigitalDemocracy #WashingtonDCGovernance #LegislativeInnovation

County Board Celebrates Successful Cloud Migration of Integrated Justice System The county integrates its civil and criminal justice system into the AWS cloud after migration.

Peoria County has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the only Illinois county with a fully integrated civil and criminal justice system, now powered by a swift cloud migration to AWS!

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#PeoriaCounty #IL #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #CloudMigration

Charlottesville City Council grants electronic participation to Councilor Snook on vacation Councilor Snook participates remotely from Virginia during the July 21 council meeting.

As Councilor Snook joined the Charlottesville City Council meeting from vacation, technology hiccups turned into a showcase of teamwork and innovation.

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#CharlottesvilleAlbemarleCounty #VA #CharlottesvilleCityCouncil #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #RemoteParticipation

(I also love that they chose a photo of me doing volunteer co-ordination for Bristol Pride Festival back in 2022!)

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Gaithersburg Council explores electronic signature gathering and ballot innovations Council Member highlights success of electronic petitions and advocates for innovative ballot options.

Rockville is on the brink of revolutionizing its election process, with proposals for electronic signatures and easier absentee ballots making waves at the latest council meeting.

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#RockvilleCityMontgomeryCounty #MD #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #RockvilleElections

Nebraska Legislature approves $20,000 for Supreme Court Automation in LB80A Legislature allocates funds to support Supreme Court automation efforts in Nebraska.

Nebraska is stepping into the future as the Legislature approves $20,000 to automate the Supreme Court!

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#NE #JudicialAutomation #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #GovernmentFunding

Tech team discusses Granicus captioning delay during agenda transitions Team addresses delays in Granicus captioning during video tagging of agenda items.

The Venice City Council is tackling frustrating delays in video playback that could hinder public engagement—could tech woes be affecting democracy?

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#VeniceSarasotaCounty #FL #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #TechInnovation #PublicAccessibility #VeniceCouncil

City Board approves transition to TextMyGov emergency messaging system City Board plans to implement TextMyGov while maintaining HyperReach for backup.

Sweetwater's Board of Commissioners has approved a groundbreaking move to enhance emergency communication by transitioning to the innovative TextMyGov system while keeping HyperReach as a backup!

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#SweetwaterMonroeCounty #TN #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal #CommunityCommunication

Meeting procedures outlined for handling roll calls and voting protocols Facilitators explain meeting setups and voting processes for efficient administration.

The Waukesha Training Committee just unveiled key strategies to streamline meeting management and enhance the Granicus experience—are you ready to revolutionize your meetings?

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#WaukeshaCityWaukeshaCounty #WI #CivicTechnology #WaukeshaMeetings #OperationalProtocols

Cuban offers to invest in laid-off 18F tech workers to form consulting firm that could serve DOGE
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Federal tech workers share stories of building digital tools that serve millions of Americans daily
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Brent Vanderberg leads third UAG meeting on Cal Waters project updates UAG discusses Cal Waters IT system progress and plans during third advisory meeting.

Brent Vanderberg leads a pivotal meeting on the Cal Waters project, showcasing innovative updates that could revolutionize water resource management in California.

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#CA #ResourceEfficiency #PublicParticipation #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal

Apple County Commission holds remote meeting under new Governor Healy law Commission discusses remote meeting options extended until March 2025 following new legislation.

Norfolk County is embracing the future of governance with remote meeting options extended through March 2025, ensuring accessibility for all!

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#NorfolkCounty #MA #NorfolkCountyRemoteMeetings #GovernmentAccessibility #PublicParticipation #CivicTechnology #CitizenPortal

Montana Department to implement digital driver's license program by September 2025 Montana establishes digital driver's license options and implements renewal rules by mid-2025.

Montana is on the brink of a major revolution in driver licensing with House Bill 469, introducing digital licenses and new rules for new drivers!

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#MT #DigitalLicensing #MontanaDrivers #CivicTechnology #PublicPolicy #CitizenPortal