Government Trends & Technology Blog

How Online Real Estate Auctions Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods In 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic took a massive toll on communities across the United States. With a steep decline in revenue, local...


(6 min read )

Tags: GIS Map, Vacant Property Management, Blog, Real Estate Auctions, Civic Engagement

Complaint Management Software Guide: How to Improve Citizen Engagement in 2023

Having finally put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, it is clear that local government (like most things) will never quite be the...


(5 min read )

Tags: Constituent Engagement, GIS Map, GovAlert Mobile App, Blog, Civic Engagement

Electronic Tabletop Training: A Revolution in Emergency Preparedness

A flood, an active shooter, a tornado, civil unrest or a train derailment are all disasters no matter their origin; man created,...


(5 min read )

Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Blog, Contributor, Emergency Management

What is the American Rescue Plan? What It Means for Local Government

As the United States distributes vaccinations nationwide and sees an ongoing decline in national unemployment rates, the Federal...


(9 min read )

Tags: Government Efficiency, Digital Transformation, Blog, CARES Act, American Rescue Plan

What is Civic Engagement: 5 Examples of Civic Engagement in Local Government

Between the pandemic and a shifting political landscape in the United States, the past few years have reflected a major shift in...


(6 min read )

Tags: Constituent Engagement, Open Data, GovAlert Mobile App, Blog, Civic Engagement

Emergency Preparedness is a Call to Action for Every Town and City

When an emergency erupts in a community it can change the lives of both the people who live there and the people who govern there...


(4 min read )

Tags: Government Efficiency, Blog, Contributor, Emergency Management