Pandemic spurred tech collaboration, White House interest, Code for America CEO says
Code for America's CEO, Amanda Renteria, said that the coronavirus pandemic is fostering more "behind the scenes" collaboration among civic technology groups.
Only 3% of city websites meet industry standards, study finds
After examining 700 local government websites, two software vendors determined that most are "lagging behind."
Philadelphia-area transit agency to pilot late-night on-demand trips
A new partnership between Via and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will provide on-demand transit services to an underserved area.
Washington state switches on earthquake early-warning system
A system already used in California and Oregon, called ShakeAlert, went live in Washington, but third-party apps, which are faster, aren't available there yet.
Austin CIO Chris Stewart targets citizen services
Recently promoted from an interim to permanent CIO position, Chris Stewart said his office is now building out a new digital services division.
Pennsylvania to cut ties with contact-tracing vendor after data compromise
The commonwealth said it will discontinue its relationship with Insight Global after employees shared information using an "unauthorized collaboration channel."
