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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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August 28, 2020
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4 ways U.S. Digital Response is helping election offices save precious time

Time is every election official’s most precious resource right now. Fortunately, many officials are finding that even at this late date, they can still create significant efficiencies in their operations with quick technology fixes, allowing them to focus on their most pressing challenges.

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August 14, 2020
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Support Your Local Miracle Workers

Elections are a miracle. Even in the best of times, they depend on a deep well of trust in institutions and humans to play by the rules and administer the election process fairly and effectively.

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August 6, 2020
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8 Tips for Governments to Mitigate Call Center Volume

During this pandemic, the overwhelming unemployment rates have inevitably created significant demand for state-based unemployment benefits.

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Empire Justice Center
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August 4, 2020
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Incorporating human-centered design to improve online financial services

With tax season looming, the Empire Justice Center’s team wanted to improve the CASH program’s website to better serve the public.

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July 15, 2020
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Pahlka tells Congress ‘We cannot afford’ government’s outdated processes any longer

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July 11, 2020
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Simple Steps for Supporting Economic Resiliency in Your Community

With the August 8 deadline for PPP applications quickly approaching, governments are seeking ways to stimulate economic recovery and support small businesses in their communities.

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July 11, 2020
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Resurgence of COVID-19 Cases Demands A Quick, Proven Response

As COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country, many government teams are working to ramp up testing, manage hospital capacity, and ensure residents that are vulnerable and homebound are able to access critical resources they need.

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July 9, 2020
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After aiding pandemic projects, U.S. Digital Response sees a future with government

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July 8, 2020
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The Tech Response to COVID-19 Shows How to Fix the Safety Net

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