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Trailblazing: San Francisco Erases Cannabis Convictions with Civic Tech
As more state and local governments legalize cannabis, San Francisco and the national civic tech organization Code for America (CfA) are showing how technology…
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Bringing a New Era of Citizen Engagement to the Big Apple
New York is a hub for civic technology and open government initiatives. With one of the most detailed open data policies and the newly…
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Michigan Explores Cannabis Tech to Bolster Business Activity
When Michigan began issuing medical marijuana licenses last summer many wondered how the new industry would benefit the state and the state’s economy. Yet…
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Four Ways Modern Business Licensing Tools Improve Government
At first glance, business licensing may strike some as a basic transaction of government. Yet local cities and departments know the significance of this…
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Digitize Your Government: 4 Benefits of Modern Planning and Building Tools
The pressure on planning and building departments is constant. They must oversee private development to ensure communities are safe. They prepare for escalating demands…
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What the ‘420’ Cannabis Bill Could Mean for You
A new piece of legislation under review in the Senate could decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and push state and local governments to…
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Federal Hemp Legislation Sets Stage for Local Regulation
The legalization of hemp at the federal level will provide new opportunities for food products and medications but also brings new regulatory challenges Just…
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Five Digital Strategies for Success in an Emerging Regulatory Environment
Change is constant today with technology creating and reshaping industries. Government has to act faster, think smarter and scale regulatory systems on the tight…
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