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LA beta tests first website redesign in 14 years that looks just like the one done 14 years ago
Government Technology reports that Los Angeles is beta testing a new website, the first major redesign in 14 years, but a cursory review of the homepage leaves me wondering why the city spent $100,000 on a usability expert to get essentially the same site it’s had since 1998.
Jay Nath named San Francisco chief innovation officer
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jay Nath has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer for the City and County of San Francisco.
How government can share and re-purpose open source civic software
Civic Commons Director Nick Grossman and 2011 Code for America Fellow Jeremy Canfield give an overview of the new Civic Commons Marketplace, a repository and apps showcase for open source civic and government development projects.
NIC wins $30 million Texas contract
The Kansas City Star reports e-gov services provider NIC won a $30-$35 million contract from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Five ways governments can encourage civic startups
2012 is shaping up to be the “Year of the Civic Startup.”