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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

How many employees is your California city paying? This interactive database tells you

Vernon has an extraordinary high staffing ratio, with one city worker serving less than one resident, while Laguna Woods has a notably low ratio.
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Government's Digital Wallet for driving licences and health records on smartphones set to launch within months

A digital wallet for official identity documents and records is set to launch by year-end.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How Estonia outpaced the rest of Europe at digitalization DW 07/18/2025

Divorces in Estonia can be initiated in under a minute through an online e-divorce platform.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean | Cornell Chronicle

Optimism about AI improving human jobs is lowest in developed nations, notably the U.S. and Europe.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Government is making moves on mobile drivers licenses, GSA administrator says

Mobile driver licenses (mDLs) are being pursued by the General Services Administration as a significant advancement in digital identity verification, aiming to enhance security and user experience.
Mobile UX
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US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

IT excellence: lessons from the VA, the Air Force and abroad

Many Americans desire government digital services akin to Amazon, expecting higher quality without increased costs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Government chatbot set to help public deal with bureaucracy

The new Gov.uk app, which will be launched on Tuesday, aims to make accessing government services easier by eliminating the need to search online for information each time.
Digital life
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Emergency alert test returning in 2025 with nearly all UK mobiles affected

UK emergency alerts system will test message alerts nationwide in 2025, ensuring public safety during emergencies.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Grandfather's Social Security Benefits Stopped - How Can I Help Him Prove He's Alive?

It's a brutal reality to accept that... as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration.
Retirement
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

New Yorkers' quality of life and public safety ratings remain low but improve since 2023, survey shows | amNewYork

Low resident satisfaction in NYC reflects ongoing economic and quality of life concerns, emphasizing a need for government improvement.
Boston food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

What's open and closed on Memorial Day 2025?

Memorial Day leads to numerous store closures, especially banks and government offices, but many retailers and some grocery stores remain open.
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Berlin citizenship offices to offer drop-in appointments on May 14th

The citizens' offices are there for Berliners - and already offer a great service," Berlin May Kai Wegner said in a statement announcing the move.
Germany news
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

You can renew your car registration at some local Publix stores. Here's what to know

Miami drivers can now use new self-service kiosks at Publix to renew their vehicle registrations and auto tags.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Tonga's Government Still Runs on Gmail. Here's Why That's a Big Problem. | HackerNoon

Tonga's Immigration Department faces major issues in document handling and communication, raising concerns about service quality and security.
The government's ICT infrastructure is disjointed and lacks basic standards, affecting citizen access to services.
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