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September 5, 2025
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Supporting an Agile delivery model requires staffing changes

Your agency’s existing position descriptions are not going to work for supporting an Agile vendor team. You’re going to need to promote an existing employee to the position of product owner, and hire a senior software developer to review the vendor’s work. Here’s how much work that is, and how other agencies have hired for these positions. By Waldo Jaquith

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King County, WA – King County Elections
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August 4, 2025
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Exploring alternatives to signature verification with voter research

USDR partners with King County, WA, to assess and validate new approaches to verifying absentee ballots

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City of Pasadena, California
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July 21, 2025
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When crisis strikes: City of Pasadena transforms its emergency communications

How a rapid content strategy overhaul will help thousands of fire-affected residents find critical recovery resources

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December 2, 2024
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Simplifying federal grant seeking: Practical ways small communities can use generative AI

Learn how small communities can leverage generative AI to simplify federal grant applications, streamline NOFO reviews, and manage reporting requirements. Practical tips for responsible AI use.

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November 15, 2024
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Bridging the digital divide: technology's role in advancing health equity during Medicaid renewals

The end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in 2023 triggered a massive undertaking: the renewal of Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans. This process has inadvertently become a case study in how technology can hinder health equity. However, it also presents a unique opportunity to leverage technology and innovation to advance health justice and equity.

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Office of Elections, City of Alexandra, Virginia
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October 2, 2024
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Enhancing election management: Alexandria's digital transformation

The City of Alexandria streamlined election worker recruitment, improved communication with workers, and saved significant amount of time by switching to USDR's Election Administration Platform.

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October 1, 2024
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A new model for building user research capacity across cities

How USDR helps local governments meet the needs of their communities by learning directly from the people using their services.

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September 27, 2024
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Celebrating 10,000 Handraisers: USDR’s Journey from Crisis Response to Building Capacity

We’re thrilled to share that USDR has reached a remarkable milestone: 10,000 “handraisers” — individuals who have signed up to volunteer their skills and time to support government agencies across the country.

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City Clerk's Office, City of Walker, Michigan
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September 18, 2024
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Streamlining election management in Walker, Michigan, with USDR's Election Administration Platform

City of Walker Michigan streamlines scheduling and communication with election workers using USDR's system.

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September 11, 2024
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Collaboration Empowers Long Beach, Calif., IT, Digital Equity Work

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September 10, 2024
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The stories of medicaid renewal: insights from those experiencing it

The renewal of Medicaid coverage following the end of the Public Health Emergency in 2023 has posed significant challenges for millions of Americans.

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August 20, 2024
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The Tech Talent Toolkit: How to attract and nurture a digital team in government

By using USDR’s Talent Toolkit, you can better hire and retain top tech talent within your government team, even when they’ve joined from outside government.

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