What Works Cities
Survey names Colorado, Washington among top data-driven states
The two states are part of a national increase in data-driven decision making within state governments observed by Results for America's 2019 survey.
Cities ply data against declining economic mobility
Under a new initiative funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, 10 cities will track data with the goal of reducing income inequality and boosting economic opportunity for individuals and families.
Philanthropies commit $12 million to economic mobility
Three groups will donate funds for projects in 10 U.S. cities.
National League of Cities announces data workshop series
Together with Results for America, the advocacy group hopes to bring data resources and education to more cities.
What Works Cities touts $42 million investment; Bloomberg cites states, cities as antidote to 'alternative facts'
New funding for the initiative offers both financial and symbolic backing for data-driven decision-making in government.
First 9 cities earn Bloomberg data certifications
Through a new What Works Cities program, Los Angeles became the first city to earn a gold rating for its data practices.
What Works Cities adds 5 members, reaches 100 total cities
The new additions to the data initiative include Long Beach, California; Columbia, South Carolina; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Irving, Texas; and Honolulu.
New open data directory collects standards from around the world
Its creators say the website, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is the first of its kind.
What Works Cities reaches 95 participants with new additions
The Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative nears its goal of reaching 100 cities with data analytics support for improved decision making by 2018.