stateslive

Stateslive is an online platform designed to aggregate real-time information and live media about states and state-level processes. It brings together weather updates, demographic and economic data, legislative activity, and multimedia coverage into a single interface, aiming to make state-level information more accessible for researchers, journalists, educators, and the general public.

Key features of Stateslive include interactive dashboards, maps, and timelines that display current weather, population trends, employment figures, and active legislative proposals. The platform hosts live streams and channels for major events, offers API access for developers, and provides options to export data in common formats. Personalization features allow users to save searches, set alerts, and tailor dashboards to specific states or topics.

Data sources and licensing are central to Stateslive’s approach. The platform aggregates information from government portals, open data catalogs, official statistics bureaus, and licensed media partners. It emphasizes attribution and privacy, and it strives to present data under clear licensing terms, with open data where available and appropriate restrictions where required by source.

Governance and sustainability are maintained by a community-driven model with a governance board overseeing data quality, ethics, and user privacy. Funding typically combines grants, sponsorships, and optional premium features or data partnerships that support ongoing maintenance and platform development. Stateslive positions itself as a civic technology resource that promotes transparency and informed public discourse surrounding state governments and regional issues.

See also: Open data, Civic technology, Geographic information system, Data journalism.