FedScoop: The Internet Archive Offers to Host PACER for Free
The executive director of the OpenGov Foundation, Seamus Kraft, told FedScoop that the proposal of this public-private partnership between Internet Archive and the courts is a “fascinating potential...
View ArticleGovTech: Debate Erupts Over Access to Laws in the Digital Space
“It seems to me very clear that you cannot have secret law,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) said. “If you’re going to require people to adhere to a standard, that has to be in public domain. I’m sympathetic —...
View ArticleSunlight Foundation: How to Invite Feedback on An Open Data Policy
we wanted to use a platform that was as inclusive and as intuitive as possible. We wanted to ensure it was very easy for the public to provide feedback. At first we considered putting it up on Github...
View ArticleStatement on U.S. Digital Service Co-Founder Haley Van Dyck Returning to...
CONTACT: Mary Kate Mezzetti, marykate@opengovfoundation.org | +1-508-776-2789 WASHINGTON, DC (March 14, 2017) — The OpenGov Foundation today released the following statement from Executive Director...
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Top Ten James Madison Quotes to Celebrate His 266th Birthday
Today is President James Madison’s 266th birthday. Known as the “Father of the Constitution,” he is near and dear to our hearts here at The OpenGov Foundation— our collaborative policymaking software...
View ArticleSunlight Foundation: “Today in OpenGov-Congress Needs a Digital Service”
Congress needs a digital service to modernize and restore public trust. Seamus Kraft, Executive Director of the OpenGov Foundation, made the case for a congressional digital service at a Sunshine Week...
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Civic Engagement Snapshots— On Trump Budget, Massachusetts Engages Directly...
When President Donald Trump published his first federal budget proposal last week, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) knew the people he represents would have a lot to say. Click Snapshots in this post to read...
View ArticleHarvard University #CodingItForward: A Conversation with Seamus Kraft,...
"More and more people are waking up to the fact that the executive is never your voice in government — it’s all the legislature! You need your legislature to represent your views in government. How do...
View ArticleThe First Sunshine Week of the New Administration
"Seamus Kraft, executive director of the OpenGov Foundation, began by reminding the audience that the best ways for the public to engage with their representatives in Congress are in person or via...
View ArticleSyracuse (NY) Post-Standard: City Hall wants to make it easier for people to...
The City of Syracuse, NY now governing better-together-with its residents, powered by Madison. The post Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard: City Hall wants to make it easier for people to look at its data...
View ArticleSyracuse (NY) Post-Standard Editorial: ‘Open data’ a good move for Syracuse...
"Here's some good news on government transparency. The city of Syracuse is developing an "open data" policy [powered by Madison and citizen engagement] that would require city agencies to routinely...
View ArticleNew Twilio.org Impact Fund Supporting The OpenGov Foundation
"The OpenGov Foundation makes it easier for citizens to see, shape and understand their government while helping elected officials meaningfully engage at scale with their constituents, delivering...
View ArticleFederal News Radio: Understanding Congress’ Growing IT Crisis
Congress is in the middle of a slow-motion HealthCare.gov-style crisis. It's critical infrastructure--software, IT systems, digital services and staffing--is crumbling, making it hard to engage with...
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Governing Gets Easier with Madison 4.0
The right to petition government is at the heart of our representative democracy. Every citizen has the fundamental right to access government information, meaningfully engage with their elected...
View ArticleLincoln Network: Reboot Congress 2017 Recap
There is a bipartisan movement to create a modern, digital-first and effective United States Congress coming together. At Reboot Congress 2017, Congressional leaders and better government advocates...
View ArticleFederal News Radio: Modernizing Congress-Congress limps along with a...
“Lost in the partisan fighting on Capitol Hill, lost in the efforts to solve some of our nation’s greatest challenges is how important [Congress] is,” said Seamus Kraft, co-founder and Executive...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring. Ask Us Anything!
The OpenGov Foundation team is growing! We are seeking a talented, creative and kind team-builder to help lead The OGF as Deputy Executive Director & Chief of Staff. All candidates deserve clear...
View ArticleGovernment Technology: Cities Turn to Public Input to Shape Open Data Policy
"To solicit input from the public on their respective open data policies, which are not yet finalized, both Glendale and Nashville are using a platform called Madison, designed by the OpenGov...
View ArticleWichita Business Journal: Seth Etter of The OpenGov Foundation Makes the 2017...
Seth is among 40 young professionals honored this year as part of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2017 40 Under 40 class. The post Wichita Business Journal: Seth Etter of The OpenGov Foundation Makes...
View ArticleFederal News Radio: Congress Inches to Modern Tech
"The technology with which Congress does its own business could stand some attention, according to Seamus Kraft, executive director of the Opengov Foundation. One example: A modern legislative...
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