New Arkansas CDO on being a ‘cheerleader’ for data
Robert McGough, Arkansas' new chief data officer, said one of his jobs is to advocate for the value of data across the state enterprise.
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Why federal LGBTQI+ data collection should concern state, local officials
The federal government is set to start collecting data on LGBTQI+ folks. Several data experts said they're concerned.
Baltimore’s new digital services director hopes to shift mindsets on tech’s role
Baltimore's new digital services director talks about their hopes for changing mindsets on tech's role in city government.
Beeck Center, NGA invite states for second cohort of Data Labs projects
Beeck Center and the National Governors Association have opened applications to states for the second cohort of Data Labs projects.
Cook County, Ill., officials hope ‘Everyone Counts’ map will close gaps in access to services
The Chicago-area county published an interactive map that shows socioeconomic changes based on five years of Census Bureau data.
How data analytics helped a California police department shave a year off an investigation
Law enforcement agencies are discovering how Splunk’s data analytics platform can fast-track digital investigations, according to a new report.
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Eight states awarded for data-driven policymaking
Results for America and the National Governors Association named eight states they think are best at using evidence-based practices.
California to create new ‘Office of Data and Innovation’ with agency merger
State data chief Joy Bonaguro said the Office of Data and Innovation "will allow each program to leverage the expertise of each group."
Bloomberg Philanthropies launches city ‘data alliance’
Organizers said members of the new data alliance will be pushed to “an even higher standard” of data-informed decision making.
Data & Analytics — A StateScoop & EdScoop Special Report
Data and analytics are growing in influence in the public sector as more organizations seek concrete answers to their most difficult policy questions.