DID News
From Creative Concerns to Cross-County Collaboration: The Task Force Gears Up
The Digital Innovation Task Force reconvened on November 13 for a meeting that blended cultural insight, statewide collaboration, and practical next steps for Michigan’s emerging digital future. The tone was
Putting Marty in Context: Turning History into Help
When Van Buren County was established in 1829, it was named for then Vice President Martin Van Buren. Nearly two centuries later, that name lives on, on our maps, our
Building Michigan’s AI Nerve Center: A Survey for the Future of Local Government
Across Michigan, a quiet shift is underway. County clerks are testing chatbots. Assessors are exploring automation. Planners are wondering if artificial intelligence can finally make sense of zoning codes written
Bringing AI to Mainstreet
A National Call to Action The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) recently released a major report—Bringing AI to Main Street: Maximizing Artificial Intelligence’s Positive Impact on Municipal Economies—that shifts
Now Hiring: A Digital Storyteller for the Future of Local Government
Van Buren County Digital Information Department / Digital Innovation Collaborative Exchange (DICE) Across Michigan, counties are being asked to do more with less, deliver modern, transparent, accessible services with all
