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Tech Viaduct Revolutionizes U.S. Government Services by 2029

1/16/2026

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Tech Viaduct aims to overhaul U.S. government services, led by Mikey Dickerson, former U.S. Digital Service chief, with a framework for implementation by 2029.
The initiative cites the approach of U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks initial recommendations by spring 2026.
Funded by the Searchlight Institute, it focuses on unbiased procurement and merit-based hiring.
Dickerson acknowledges missed opportunities by Democrats but says Trump’s actions opened the door for change.

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Story summary

Tech Viaduct aims to overhaul U.S. government services, led by Mikey Dickerson, former U.S. Digital Service chief, with a framework for implementation by 2029.
The initiative cites the approach of U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks initial recommendations by spring 2026.
Funded by the Searchlight Institute, it focuses on unbiased procurement and merit-based hiring.
Dickerson acknowledges missed opportunities by Democrats but says Trump’s actions opened the door for change.