Mapping Solutions

Tools that Help Leaders Prioritize Pressing Policy Needs

State leaders nationwide are increasingly utilizing data-driven tools to inform policies addressing critical issues facing the nation today. Advanced mapping technology from organizations like Esri, a geographic information systems (GIS) software company, enables leaders to interpret complex data and address pressing needs in their states.

“The Council of State Governments is dedicated to fostering connections, knowledge sharing and innovative solutions among state officials nationwide,” said Tina Zeff, CSG executive lead, strategic partnerships & impact investments.

“As part of this mission, CSG collaborates with members like Esri, whose mapping technology offers policymakers tools to understand complex data visually.”

Tools like Esri’s ArcGIS Living Atlas allow state officials to access maps that visualize data on policy issues ranging from fiscal stability to health care outcomes. “Maps provide actionable insights, transforming data into a bridge between leaders and their communities,” said Jim Herries, Esri senior principal GIS engineer. “Together, they create a future where state policy is data-driven, transparent and responsive to the needs of citizens.”

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