Responsive Gov

We couldn't be more proud for Rosalie! She's a true leader in her field and has the practical, innovative expertise that will drive smart advancements and directly improve the interactions of millions of New Jersey residents. @MikieSherrill you made an excellent choice.

NEW: We found that 13 states could save at least $100,000 to $29 million annually in Medicaid costs without cutting benefits or pharmacy reimbursements. How? By cutting out the middlemen with corporate markups: Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Read it here: responsivegov.org/research/cutti…

The 2025 elections were hailed as secure, fair, and accessible thanks to dedicated election officials. Read the full statement from @SamOlikerF here: responsivegov.org/press-release-…

Their proposal, which won 2nd place, envisions federal legislation that directs a portion of pre-existing funding sources for transportation and cyberaccess towards modernizing voter registration systems at state DMVs and improving state/local election office technology. It also creates a producer group of election technology manufacturers to better coordinate the ecosystem.

We were honored to have Gideon Cohn-Postar, our Senior Advisor for Election Infrastructure, join the @AuburnU Elections Symposium with Caleb Hays to talk about their innovative proposal for broadening the federal funding base for federal elections grants.

It’s time for our elected leaders to listen to what local election officials have been saying for too long: Congress should appropriate $400 million for election security in FY 2026. Our elections are counting on it. h/t @levinecarrie @VotebeatUS  votebeat.org/2025/10/06/loc…

How do we ensure government IT projects WORK and actually serve the public? Some sobering stats: 1. Of all government software development contracts over $6 million, only 11% are successful. 2. One study of 400 projects found that only 10% of traditionally-developed code was ever actually deployed. Only 2% was ever used. 3. 46% of systems developed across $35 billion worth of DoD spending failed to meet real needs even though they met written, contractual specifications. More from @USDResponse: usdigitalresponse.org/resources/why-…

Summer 2025 PLEJ Convening - Day 2, Ntl Perspectives Strengthening election security, resilience, and voter confidence: Ashish Sinha, Inst. For Responsive Govt Kelly Rader, States United Donald Palmer, US EAC Paul Lux, Okaloosa County, FL 📹: loom.ly/TOIiRe0

Our team made it out to the @AAMVAConnection International Conference last week in Phoenix, AZ. Thank you for a wonderful convening! #AAMVAAIC2025

Today, Responsive Gov Action was proud to endorse the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, a bipartisan bill introduced today by @juliejohnsonTX. Read the full text of the bill here: juliejohnson.house.gov/sites/evo-subs…

The president announced plans for an executive order to require states to enact strict voter ID laws. Can he do that? No. And is it a good idea? Also no. Read our latest report on why: responsivegov.org/research/can_t…

Check out the piece referenced by @besttrousers on Don Moynihan’s Can We Still Govern. Read it here: donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-can-be-…

Important read from @civicdesign: Their four principles for designing clear, effective government forms: 1⃣ Make it trustworthy. 2⃣ Explain the problem clearly. 3⃣ Be specific about the problem. 4⃣ Tell them how to take action successfully. More here: civicdesign.org/form-letters-t…

My Statement on Trump’s Proposed Executive Order to Ban Mail-In Voting

President Trump has no authority to upend state voting policies. Vote by mail is critical to millions of American voters, especially rural voters, elderly voters, and the many eligible voters who have to work on Election Day. Read our full statement: responsivegov.org/new-responsive…

Election equipment is also closely monitored, controlled, & checked for accuracy. It undergoes rigorous testing before elections & careful audits afterward, with bipartisan teams watching every step. Read our factsheet on why voting machines are secure: responsivegov.org/research/why-w…

President Trump announced plans to issue an executive order to halt mail voting and interfere with voting equipment. Here are the facts: Voting by mail is safe & secure, with overlapping safeguards at every step of the voting process. Read our factsheet: responsivegov.org/research/why-m…

When done right, electronic verification can streamline services, save money, and reduce paperwork. But tech solutions built on shaky data can do real damage. More on USCIS's proposed overhaul of the SAVE database via @jonshorman @stateline_news: stateline.org/2025/08/15/tru…

Responsive Gov is proud that ERIC for Medicaid – a solution we proposed earlier this year – made it into H.R. 1 last month. ERIC for Medicaid is a smart fix that will significantly improve list accuracy and save billions of tax dollars. Read more here: responsivegov.org/eric-for-medic…

ERIC for Medicaid "addresses real inefficiencies without reducing benefits, strengthens the technical backbone of Medicaid, and sets the stage for broader improvements to how government delivers services." Important read by @sorendayton of @JoinFAI: thefai.org/posts/fixing-d…