GCN

MARCH 15, 2024

The Supreme Court unanimously found in a pair of cases that whether a government official can block a constituent on their personal social media account hinges on if a post is a state action or is private conduct.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Supreme Court wrestled in two important cases over whether public officials acted improperly in blocking constituents on their personal social media accounts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Gain insights from real-world examples and uncover the boundless potential to drive change and forge a brighter future for citizens, constituents, students, service members, patients, and beyond. Don’t miss out – consult your AWS account representative for the can’t-miss meetup opportunities to expand your circle.

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Public Sector Social Media Cultivation Local Government 162

GovLoop

JULY 17, 2023

So far, none of the options fully reproduces the features of old Twitter, such as being able to read tweets without signing in; free, reliable verification of identity; effective disinformation policies; straightforward analytic data; and an easy back-and-forth with constituents through comments and mentions.

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GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Then there’s disinformation: Suppose someone accessed a local government’s social media account and directed voters to the wrong polling place hours before the polls closed. Because so many people use social media in local government, for myriad purposes, those passwords are well-known and often not well-secured.

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AccessE11

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A survey by the Center for Digital Government involving 169 local government leaders highlights this trend, revealing a substantial 51% increase in constituent participation due to the implementation of digital tools for citizen engagement.

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GovLoop

MAY 15, 2023

An interview with Kelly Adams, Communication and Education Supervisor, and Smokey Solis, Communication and Education Specialist, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation In 2020, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation adopted a unique — and often delightfully irreverent — approach to its use of social media.

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