State Governments: Taking the Lead on Open Data » Community | GovLoop

"While the shift of focus with regards to open data at the federal level is a change, I for one am excited to see true momentum at the state and local level.  One of the most exciting things about this open data journey is that we are only at the beginning.  Governments are seeing that once you begin opening data and applying context, there is a chain reaction where data becomes the connecting factor across departments who are able to unite to address a myriad of issues facing their community.  When it comes to open data, state and local governments are well poised to bring this to fruition, and I can’t wait to watch it unfold."