SPOTLIGHT: How to start a government blog

Getting government managers to sign off on creating an agency blog is not easy, but one blogger reports on OhMyGov.com about how to overcome the obstacles and what to do once you are online. The advice includes ways to circumvent the bureaucracy, including moving ahead quickly instead of writing a policy manual that will need countless approvals. Another suggestion is to rally the troops and get online feedback while making sure the discussion allows for a diversity of views while remaining respectful. Article