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We help improve government services through open technology and design.

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Meet our #NewHire Ryan Draeger! Ryan has recently joined the CivicActions team as an Agile Program Support Specialist, where he will be supporting work with our client CMSGov. Ryan's background is rooted in Agile leadership and a "work smarter, not harder" approach; a big

Meet our #NewHire Ryan Draeger! Ryan has recently joined the CivicActions team as an Agile Program Support Specialist, where he will be supporting work with our client <a href="/CMSGov/">CMSGov</a>. Ryan's background is rooted in Agile leadership and a "work smarter, not harder" approach; a big
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Recently, CivicActioner Mike Gifford, Open Standards and Practices Lead, joined the Net Zero Compare Podcast for an in-depth conversation on why digital sustainability, accessibility, and open standards are foundational to credible ESG and climate reporting. In Episode #20:

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Some great insights from Bennett Gebken, of Huntridge Labs, and our joint venture CivicLabs, on this recent OrangeSlices podcast discussing #GovTech innovation. orangeslices.ai/mission-first-…

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Modular open source isn’t just about saving costs; it’s about digital sovereignty. By building with reusable FOSS components, governments ensure that their digital infrastructure is an asset they actually own, rather than a service they are perpetually renting. It breaks the

Modular open source isn’t just about saving costs; it’s about digital sovereignty. By building with reusable FOSS components, governments ensure that their digital infrastructure is an asset they actually own, rather than a service they are perpetually renting. It breaks the
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🎉 Happy 25th Birthday, Drupal! 🎉For 25 years, Drupal has shown what’s possible when a community comes together around open source, collaboration, and shared purpose. At CivicActions, our passion for Drupal runs deep. Not just as a platform, but as a living example of what free

🎉 Happy 25th Birthday, <a href="/drupal/">Drupal</a>! 🎉For 25 years, Drupal has shown what’s possible when a community comes together around open source, collaboration, and shared purpose. At CivicActions, our passion for Drupal runs deep. Not just as a platform, but as a living example of what free
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How do we define "Ethical AI"? Tomorrow, CivicLabs convenes a closed, recorded conversation between government and industry leaders. A recording of the conversation will be available after January 22.
 Learn more: landing.civicactions.com/ethical-ai-rou…

How do we define "Ethical AI"?  Tomorrow, CivicLabs convenes a closed, recorded conversation between government and industry leaders. A recording of the conversation will be available after January 22.
  
Learn more: landing.civicactions.com/ethical-ai-rou…
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All models are wrong—but some are useful. WCAG contrast ratios helped set the floor, but newer perceptual models like APCA can better reflect how people actually read. Accessibility should serve users, not just thresholds. Read more: medium.com/civicactions/a… #a11y #WCAG #APCA

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🌍 CivicActions at FOSDEM 2026 (Brussels, Belgium) This week, CivicActions’ Open Standards and Practices Lead, Mike Gifford, will be in Belgium speaking at FOSDEM 2026, one of the world’s largest gatherings of free and open source software developers. 🎤 Mike Gifford’s Talks at

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It’s #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on and honor Black history. At CivicActions, we are committed to amplifying the voices of our Black colleagues as we work toward a stronger future for our company and industry. #BlackHistoryMatters

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We’re honored to share that CivicActions has been named a 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon Finalist by OrangeSlices AI! This recognition reflects the strength of our community, partners, and the clients we work alongside every day. Out of more than 1,200 nominated companies, only a small

We’re honored to share that CivicActions has been named a 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon Finalist by OrangeSlices AI! This recognition reflects the strength of our community, partners, and the clients we work alongside every day. Out of more than 1,200 nominated companies, only a small
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“Open source software, especially in a thriving FOSS ecosystem like Drupal, provides reusable solutions that many separate government agencies can utilize.  It is the large-scale equivalent of the developer mantra ‘Don’t repeat yourself’ (DRY).  If agency A has a need to provide

“Open source software, especially in a thriving FOSS ecosystem like Drupal, provides reusable solutions that many separate government agencies can utilize.  It is the large-scale equivalent of the developer mantra ‘Don’t repeat yourself’ (DRY).  If agency A has a need to provide
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“AI is less of a calculator and more of a weather forecast. It’s non-deterministic, meaning you cannot guarantee a given output based on your inputs…To put it in perspective, every time you use ChatGPT or Claude or whatever, you’re using a harness. You’re not interacting

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We’re thrilled to share that CivicActioner Steve Wirt will be leading a session at Florida DrupalCamp 2026. Join him in Orlando, Florida at Northbridge University (formerly Florida Technical College) on February 20–22, 2026 for an energizing weekend of learning, collaboration,

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Meet our #NewHire Curtis Ogle. Curtis Ogle has recently joined the CivicActions team where he will be working with our client National Science Foundation (NSF). Curtis brings with him 15 years of web development experience and a passion for open source technologies. Throughout

Meet our #NewHire Curtis Ogle. Curtis Ogle has recently joined the CivicActions team where he will be working with our client National Science Foundation (NSF). Curtis brings with him 15 years of web development experience and a passion for open source technologies. Throughout
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Drupal isn’t just a CMS to us. It’s a long-running, community-driven project that shows what open source can look like when it’s treated as shared infrastructure. For more than 20 years, Drupal has been actively built and maintained by one of the most established and still

Drupal isn’t just a CMS to us. It’s a long-running, community-driven project that shows what open source can look like when it’s treated as shared infrastructure.

For more than 20 years, Drupal has been actively built and maintained by one of the most established and still
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Live presentations to public sector agencies are high-stakes and resource-intensive. Too often, teams are forced to invent their approach under tight timelines—burning time and budget in the process. It’s a common pain point across our industry. That’s why we’re proud to

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“This is not just about folks using assistive tech to interact or trust these systems. It’s also about ensuring everything AI creates is genuinely accessible and free from ableist bias.” — Liz Tupper In January, CivicLabs—a joint venture formed by CivicActions and Huntridge

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“A key change that happened to vehicles was adding seat belts, making sure that we could have that additional safety feature. A wide range of safety features have been added over time, and the focus has always been on safety, recognizing that cars do not have agency, they don't

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CivicActions is implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the U.S. Department of Education LINCS platform. Why IaC? 🔸 automated deployments 🔸 consistent infrastructure 🔸 stronger security 🔸 support for Zero Trust principles Delivery is expected in June 2026, marking the next milestone

CivicActions is implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the <a href="/usedgov/">U.S. Department of Education</a> LINCS platform.

Why IaC? 
🔸 automated deployments 
🔸 consistent infrastructure 
🔸 stronger security 
🔸 support for Zero Trust principles

Delivery is expected in June 2026, marking the next milestone
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Check out the latest episode of Talking Drupal with CivicActioner Steve Wirt! Listen on for #FOSS insights, thoughts on #Drupal Commerce and more with guest Ryan Szrama. talkingdrupal.com/543