GSA points the way to federated data
The U.S. Data Federation is a General Services Administration initiative to promote open and interconnected digital government across all levels of government.
A cornerstone of government transparency gets an overhaul
The Office of Management and Budget's federal IT Dashboard was rebuilt to be faster, cheaper and far more user-centric.
Usability project unlocks Commerce data
With its tutorials, the Commerce Department increased the number of data users and improved the quality of the insights derived from the information.
USAID revamping data repository
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s new Development Data Library will make it easier for partners to submit data on agency-funded projects and the public to access that information.
When It Comes to Open Data, ‘Make Sure That It Is Meeting a Need of the User’
Experts in Washington, D.C. for Smart Cities Week discussed ways to help achieve this goal.
Cracking open census data
CitySDK's open-source tools streamline building apps that leverage U.S. Census Bureau datasets.
Moving budgets out of spreadsheets and into the cloud
OpenGov’s new Budget Builder solution allows budget teams to prepare, report, edit and share budget proposals on a single, cloud-based platform.
California launches open source data portal
A revamped open data portal in California is up and running, and it’s powered by DKAN open source software.
Routine data sharing prepares for public health emergencies
Establishing openness as the standard will help build the scientific foundation needed to contain the next emergency.
California's Open Data Portal Goes Open Source for the Apps
The portal will be maintained by the state Office of Digital Innovation alongside its Innovation Lab--centralization that should bode well for future app development.
Trickle of data limits federal water management efforts
Water resources are being stretched thin in drought-riddled parts of the nation, but the government doesn’t have the data it needs to monitor consumption and plan for the future.
Pennsylvania wades into open data
The state launched its Socrata-based open data portal with 12 datasets.
Announcing the Dig IT Award finalists: Editor's choice
Open data -- and the infrastructure to support it -- are driving a remarkable degree of innovation at all levels of government.
Pennsylvania’s New Open Data Website Is Now Live
A dozen datasets, including those related to government performance, schools and jobs, are currently available through the online portal.
Startup aims to make Census data easier to use
Data.World is working to bring Census data onto its platform, making it easier for users to find and share.
DC hires its first chief data officer
As Washington, D.C.’s first chief data officer, Barney Krucoff will work to open the city’s data and improve the flow of information among the District’s agencies.
Tool would put Pittsburgh’s permits on the map
Working with Buildingeye, the city plans to create an interactive map showing the locations and details of recent permits, violations and inspections.
Is Your County a Top Digital County?
IT reorganization, mobile apps and open data projects set Arlington County, Va., apart from others of its size.
USDA to open facility-based food safety data
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will add food safety data from meat and poultry processing facilities to Data.gov.
It’s Time to Revolutionize the FOIA Process With Democratized Data
By making their data available and understandable to people, governments are able to save time and build trust with their residents.
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