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July 31, 2026
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Five simple website fixes that build voter confidence before November

Small updates election offices can implement on their websites that can help boost voter confidence

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July 8, 2026
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Fax and Telegram? New York’s Archaic Requirements Get an A.I. Overhaul.

Gov. Kathy Hochul will direct state agencies to eliminate or modernize antiquated requirements, and examine if task forces or councils have outlived their purpose.

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July 8, 2026
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Cutting red tape: Governor Hochul issues executive order kicking off “Regulatory Reset” to save New Yorkers time and money

New York State partnered with nation-leading government reform and tech non-profits and academic research lab to utilize AI-enabled tools to expedite initial review, with strong human safeguards

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May 24, 2023
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Transitioning into government as a technologist: what you need to know about government hiring processes

USDR’s Governments Team Lead gives advice on how to transition your career from the private tech sector to government.

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May 23, 2023
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People powered: How 1,000 volunteers showed up to help governments at all levels

Three years and 1,000 volunteers deployed, Kristen Eberlin, U.S. Digital Response’s Volunteers Team Lead, reflects on what it means to harness the power of people wanting to help.

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May 16, 2023
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Say Hi! USDR at the Code for America Summit

USDR will be presenting and socializing at the 2023 Code for America Summit — be sure to stop by and say hi!

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May 15, 2023
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Making government services inclusive for LGBTQ+ people

LGBTQ+ people often experience discrimination and exclusion while using public services. The Boston City Council set out to change this by passing an ordinance in 2020 to ensure gender inclusivity in all City-issued forms, documents, and certificates.

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April 26, 2023
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Pennsylvania governor unveils CODE PA, a digital services transformation effort

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April 18, 2023
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Transitioning into government as a technologist: what to know when you’re considering making the move

Advice on how to transition your career from the private tech sector to government

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April 7, 2023
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Lessons from the journey of the San Francisco Digital Services Team U.S. Digital Response

Most good things in government start with a small group of individuals committed to a kernel of an idea. The evolution of the San Francisco Digital Services (SFDS) team is no different.

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March 31, 2023
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Calling all researchers and product folks in Seattle looking to make an impact!

In partnership with the City of Seattle Innovation and Performance team, U.S Digital Response (USDR) is launching the Seattle by Design user research cohort.

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March 28, 2023
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Calling all researchers and product folks in Long Beach looking to make an impact

In an exciting collaboration with the City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation team, U.S Digital Response (USDR) is launching the Long Beach Civic User Research Cohort.

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