Public Money.
Public Code.
Your tax dollars fund government software you can't see, audit, or reuse. We're changing that through ballot initiatives across America.
The Scale
$8.8T
Economic value of open source software globally
Billions
Wasted on duplicate government software
GAO Duplication Reports (opens in new tab) & SHARE IT Act, 2024 (opens in new tab)
The Problem
No Transparency
Government software is developed behind closed doors with public money. Citizens can't see what they're paying for.
Duplicated Work
Every state and city rebuilds the same solutions from scratch. Wasted millions while communities need resources elsewhere.
Security Risks
Closed-source code can't be audited by security experts. Vulnerabilities hide in the dark, endangering citizen data.
Why Public Code Matters
Democratic Accountability
Public software should be subject to public scrutiny. Citizens deserve to know how their government works.
Economic Efficiency
Open code can be shared across agencies and states. One solution solves multiple problems. Billions in savings.
Better Security
Open-source code gets audited by thousands of eyes. Vulnerabilities are found and fixed faster than proprietary alternatives.
Innovation & Jobs
Public code attracts developers and entrepreneurs. Creates tech jobs. Builds local tech ecosystems.
The Campaign
3
Active state campaigns
24
States allow ballot initiatives
50
States we're building toward
From the Blog
March 16, 2026 • 5 min read
Welcome to Public Code US
Why we're fighting for public code, and why you should care — including the $640M problem you've never heard of.
March 27, 2026 • 4 min read
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