**Still time to register – Register for our 2-part GovLoop Online training – 1/27 & 2/3 – to get trained on the cloud and it’s benefit. Presented by Microsoft** Last year, government passed the Plain Language Act. Well, I think technologists should pass the “No Jargon Act” For the last three years, everybody has beenRead… Read more »
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Bring On the Plain Writing Act!
It’s looking more and more promising that Congress will pass the Plain Writing Act (S574), the law that so many have championed for so long. The Act passed the House in March by a vote of 386 to 33; and it’s being considered in the Senate now. If it is enacted, get ready, web communicators.Read… Read more »
Keep It Plain!
With the announcement of the Clearmark Plain Language Awards on April 29, this is a good time to trot out some tips on writing “plain” for your web audience. I don’t care how good your website design is, if the writing is poor – if you don’t communicate with your target audience – your websiteRead… Read more »
How to Make Government Policies Easier for Everyone to Understand
The Plain Language Act is only one part of making government policies easier to understand. Learn how to make policies resonate with the public.
GSA Makes it Easier for You to Get on Schedule 70
When partners suggested we come up with a way to describe the process of getting on Schedule using plain language, GSA’s 18F and IT Schedule 70 teamed up and took on that challenge.
On the Nature of Styleguides
Styleguides are useful because consistency is the only editorial virtue. There’s nothing foolish about consistency. But styleguides don’t produce plain language that answers users’ needs. They won’t fix everything–they’ll just make publishing a little easier.
Innovation in New Jersey
State and local agencies are looking for innovative solutions to address their financial and other challenges. Dave Cole, NJ’s Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how agencies can use AI and other technology to improve operations and deliver services more efficiently.
Innovation in New Jersey
In this Q&A with Dave Cole, New Jersey State Chief Innovation Officer, learn how technology and AI are helping the state deliver better services more efficiently.
How AI Can Transform Federal Financial Agencies
Financial agencies are overwhelmed with information — stacks of paper that must be kept by law and massive amounts of digital data needed for daily mission work. With millions of documents to sort through, many teams still rely on time‑consuming manual processes that slow everything down and increase costs. These outdated workflows make it difficultRead… Read more »
November Online Training Opportunities
The leaves are falling, but what’s not dropping is our level of commitment to your professional development! We’ve got an amazing line-up of free online training sessions in November, with topics designed to help you communicate more clearly, take advantage of AI, and get curious about quantum computing. Take a look at the sessions below,Read… Read more »