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September 11, 2026
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Inside South Bend, Indiana’s journey creating a digital service team

The city’s digital service division used early successes to build a solid reputation in government, which has helped the team accrue long-term support for bigger projects, one official says.

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September 9, 2026
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U.S. Digital Response’s roadmap for better government digital services

Keith Wilson, a talent engagement manager at U.S. Digital Response, discusses our new Digital Service Toolkit and the evolution of digital service teams in state and local government.

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Shelby County Election Commission, Tennessee
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August 28, 2026
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Shelby County, TN modernizes election day support with HelpLine

Shelby County's election office replaces chalkboards and sticky notes with USDR's HelpLine Election Incident Manager, giving staff a searchable record of every call that comes in on election day.

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December 6, 2023
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What We’re Reading: U.S. Digital Response’s Blueprint for Staying Informed on Government and Generative AI

In an era defined by the relentless pace of technological advancement and the intricate workings of government, staying informed is not just a preference; it’s a necessity.

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December 4, 2023
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Charting the Course: The Intersection of Gen AI and Government

As generative AI takes off, many are trying to quickly understand what this new era of technology means for government. In this three-part blog series, USDR takes a look at the current landscape and the journey ahead.

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November 30, 2023
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South Bend, Indiana’s new digital services office aims for ‘intuitive, user-friendly’

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State of Wisconsin Public Service Commission
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November 17, 2023
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Closing the Digital Divide in Wisconsin

Across the country, affordable internet coverage is difficult to pin down for many residents. State of Wisconsin partnered with USDR to help more residents find affordable internet.

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November 15, 2023
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The Government Is Now the Hottest Tech Employer In Town

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November 13, 2023
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A Blueprint for Designing Better Digital Government Services

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October 25, 2023
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How the federal government can reduce barriers to grants for small communities

The influx of federal funding due to the pandemic presents a tremendous opportunity for small communities across America. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal grants to state and local governments have increased by over 90%. Significant investments in pandemic recovery, infrastructure, and local services aim to lift communities of every size.

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October 24, 2023
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U.S Digital Response to aid state, local governments with IT workforce challenge

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October 23, 2023
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Webinar recap: Making federal grants more accessible for small communities

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) hosted a webinar panel examining small communities' obstacles in accessing federal grants and also shared recommendations from USDR’s report, “No Front Door: Barriers to Access for Small Communities Seeking Federal Grants.”

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