FiscalNote Extends PolicyNote API to Include Local Government Data

Event summary

  • FiscalNote expanded its PolicyNote API to include local policy data, covering over 12,000 US cities and counties.
  • The addition monitors 400,000+ meeting minutes, agendas, and planning documents weekly across local governments.
  • Local policy data is available immediately through the PolicyNote API’s REST endpoints with no additional integration work required.
  • The expansion includes 400+ pre-built topic filters and 168,000+ local government contact records.

The big picture

FiscalNote’s expansion of the PolicyNote API to include local government data addresses a critical gap in regulatory monitoring. While federal and state feeds have traditionally dominated policy intelligence, local government decisions—such as city council votes and school board decisions—significantly impact business conditions. This move aligns with the broader trend of enterprises seeking comprehensive, programmatic access to policy data to mitigate regulatory risk and identify procurement opportunities. The inclusion of local data positions FiscalNote to capture deeper engagement and higher contract values from customers embedding this intelligence into their workflows.

What we're watching

Data Utilization
How enterprises will integrate local policy data into existing AI agent workflows and decision-making processes.
Commercial Opportunities
Whether the addition of local government procurement signals will drive meaningful pipeline opportunities for enterprises.
Competitive Differentiation
The pace at which FiscalNote can maintain its lead in combining local, state, and federal policy intelligence programmatically.