Mike Green

Improving FOIA should have been at the center of a 5th #OpenGov U.S. national action plan in 2022, but this White House chose to prioritize equity plans & commitments over restoring transparency & accountability in accord with the mandates of Congress & the petitions of civil society advocates. https://lnkd.in/eXC3PP76 The ongoing lack of oversight of FOIA in Congress is paired with an appalling lack of oversight of open government and US participation in the Open Government Partnership: https://lnkd.in/gz3CEuvy

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‼️ FCC Invites Comments on Tentative Findings for CVAA Biennial Report to Congress Comments Due: August 30, 2024 On July 16, 2024, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau released a Public Notice inviting public comment on the tentative findings for the Commission’s Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) Biennial Report to Congress, which is due to Congress by October 8, 2024. The Public Notice invites public comment on the Commission’s tentative findings on: Compliance with the accessibility requirements for telecommunications and advanced communications services and equipment, and Internet browsers built into mobile phones; Whether accessibility barriers exist with respect to new communications technologies; and The effect of the CVAA’s accessibility recordkeeping and enforcement requirements on the development and deployment of new communications technologies. Interested parties may file comments by accessing the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System at https://lnkd.in/gYMRdTE3. All filings must reference CG Docket No. 10-213. People with disabilities who need assistance to file comments online may request assistance by email to [email protected]. Link to the Public Notice: https://lnkd.in/guaDs93b For general information about the CVAA, visit https://www.fcc.gov/cvaa. For further information, please contact Stephen Wang, Disability Rights Office (DRO), Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) at (202) 418-1634, or [email protected]; or Molly Burgdorf, DRO, CGB, at (202) 418-2173 or [email protected]. Individuals who use videophones and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may call the FCC’s ASL Consumer Support Line at (844) 432‐2275

The 🏛 Government as a Platform Playbook. https://lnkd.in/eA-55K-9 “A guide to help digital #Government practitioners implement common digital infrastructure successfully.”

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Take a look at this blog from the PIO Toolkit Community ➡️ 8 Useful Tips For Government Communicators To Build Trust With Citizens https://lnkd.in/gE7wt-K7

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MAPS UPDATE: On September 19, 2024, the Contracting Office released a Sources Sought Notice with responses due by 4:30 PM ET on September 27, 2024. This is your chance to provide feedback that will help shape the acquisition evaluation approach for the MAPS effort. MAPS is structured into 5 Domains, each with a limited number of Prime Contract-holders. Industry input will play a crucial role in creating evaluation factors for these Domains: 👉Technical Services: Engineering, logistics, tech insertion & integration 👉Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation Services: Basic research, modeling/simulation, prototyping 👉 Management & Advisory Services: Acquisition & strategic planning, financial services, program management 👉 High-Level IT Services: AI/robotic pre-automation, cloud services, Big Data, cybersecurity, quantum computing 👉 Low-Level IT Services: Helpdesk support, IT training, network/systems operation, IT management Stay tuned! The Contracting Office has indicated plans to host an Industry Day in the coming months. Additionally, MAPS will replace both ITES-3S and RS3 contracts, expiring in 2027. For more info, see the SAM Notice:

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Voters are most likely to look to local or county election administrators (27%) for information on how to register and vote. This steady reliance on local administrators is reassuring, as they are the most accurate source of information about how to vote. Yet 47% of respondents said they would look to news media professionals for information on election results, a higher share than any other source across the three information types. This underscores the importance of the media as a bridge between election officials and voters, particularly when it comes to disseminating and contextualizing unofficial results. Where Voters Look for Information Ahead of the 2024 Election, as collected by the Bi-Partisan Policy Center (BPC).

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🌟 The Evolving Role of Public Affairs Professionals 🌟 The job profile of public affairs professionals is rapidly adapating to advancements in technology and changes in political landscapes. If you are considering a career in public affairs, make sure to exchange with the "next generation". https://buff.ly/3L1Sxh3

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