On January 20, 2021, the President issued EO 13985, which established that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all. USDA's Equity Action Plain details a subset of USDA actions to achieve this goal.
This report calculates the cumulative impact of major benefit programs on two types of families and how their benefits change as they move into the labor market and climb the ladder of upward mobility.
BenCon 2024 explored state and federal AI governance, highlighting the rapid increase in AI-related legislation and executive orders. Panelists emphasized the importance of experimentation, learning, and collaboration between government levels, teams, agencies, and external partners.
This session from FormFest 2024 features the South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council’s work developing a single portal to integrate applications for publicly funded programs and services, and the office of Federal Student Aid’s work on the FAFSA form.
This section of the Department of Labor’s Building Resilience plan focuses on improving customer experience across unemployment insurance (UI) systems by promoting timely, accessible, and equitable service delivery for all claimants.
This report details the use of the historic investment of $1 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Department of Labor and state unemployment (UI) agencies to modernize state UI programs.
This report provides supplemental estimates on how Public Law 119-21—tied to H.R. 1—will affect SNAP participation, benefits, and state administrative costs over 2025–2034.
A detailed guide outlining how states can minimize coverage losses and administrative burden while implementing new Medicaid work requirements established under the 2025 federal reconciliation law.
A U.S. Digital Service blog report exploring the lived experiences of mothers seeking mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum, highlighting barriers in screening, diagnosis, and access to treatment.
A TLDR of the State CDO Archetypes report—covering how state CDO offices operate and the six archetypes that define them. Written for event attendees and government staff: governor's office, IT and budget leadership, legal and data officials, and legislators who oversee CDO funding and establishment.
A practical guide for advocates that explains how automated benefit notices are generated, where common notice failures originate, and how to push for effective fixes.
