For government officials, the line between official and personal social media pages may sometimes be blurry. Imagine a county commissioner or city council member who maintains a Facebook page that combines photos of her family vacations with updates about important … Read more

Social media has become a regular feature of the political landscape. From the campaign to the business of governing, elected and appointed public officials are getting their message out on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. And they’re encouraging … Read more

Government agencies are increasingly recognizing the need to communicate with their constituents and to promote citizen participation in government programs and issues. Government web sites have become standard fare, providing information and mostly one-way communication from the government to the … Read more