Government Trends & Technology Blog

America: Tech, Yeah!

Last week, we argued that humanity’s relationsip with technology doesn’t have to be adversarial. Turns out that the overwhelming...


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Blog

Can Machines Make Local Government Policies More Human?

Robots are coming for humans' jobs. That's not a threat, it's a fact. In many cases, they already have. It happens all the time....


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Open Data, Blog

3 Ways to Promote Data Literacy in Your  Local Government

We’ve written extensively about the importance of aggregating and tracking data, but what good is all that information if you and...


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Open Data, Government Efficiency, Blog

3 Signs Your Local Government is Stuck in the '80s (and How to Go Back to the Future)

With the recent rerelease of Die Hard, news of a Baby-Sitters Club reboot coming to Netflix and the triumphant return of hair...


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Government Efficiency, Blog

Flashback Friday: 3 US Presidents Who Leveraged the Latest Technology to Engage with Citizens

This week flew by—thanks to most of the United States having off to observe President’s Day on Monday. President’s Day celebrates...


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Flashback Friday, Blog

We are Living in the Golden Age of Grift. Here’s What that Means for Your Local Government.

Journalists have declared that we are living in the Golden Age of Grift. Not the most flattering nickname, but what else do you...


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Tags: Constituent Engagement, Open Data, Blog