Legislation Tracking Firm FastDemocracy Buys Hello Citizen

FastDemocracy, a company that uses artificial intelligence to track legislation, has acquired Hello Citizen, a firm providing similar services specifically for municipal governments. The acquisition was announced by FastDemocracy, though the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. FastDemocracy focuses on tracking bills and regulations at the state and federal level, while Hello Citizen's platform serves city and county governments.

The combined entity will offer a broader suite of legislative tracking tools covering both state and local levels of government. Hello Citizen provides comparable services tailored to the needs of municipal clerks and administrators.

The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in the government technology sector, as companies seek to offer comprehensive solutions across multiple levels of government. By integrating Hello Citizen's municipal capabilities, FastDemocracy aims to capture a larger share of the market for legislative tracking services. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks.