A comprehensive assessment that maps how artificial intelligence is currently being used, governed, and managed across local, state, and federal governments in the United States.
The article presents the True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure, showing that over half of U.S. families struggle to meet the comprehensive costs required to thrive, highlighting significant disparities based on family type, location, and race.
This framework provides voluntary guidance to help employers use AI hiring technology in ways that are inclusive of people with disabilities, while aligning with federal risk management standards.
This one-pager introduces Iowa Child Care Connect (C3), a centralized data system that integrates near-real-time child care data to support families, providers, policymakers, and economic development efforts across the state.
Guidance on improving how well AI systems can understand digital content. It emphasizes using machine-readable formats and applying clear content design strategies to enhance both AI processing and human accessibility
A data report providing updated statistics on key federal programs that support the well-being of women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and their families, highlighting trends, coverage gaps, and areas for policy improvement.
Led by the Digital Benefits Network in partnership with Public Policy Lab, the Digital Doorways research project amplifies the lived experiences of beneficiaries to provide new insights into people’s experiences with digital identity processes and technology in public benefits. This report details the project’s findings, directly highlighting the voices of beneficiaries through videos and photos.
This publication explains current state integrated eligibility and enrollment (IEE) system implementation processes, approaches, and opportunities for future processes and technologies. It is a resource for state officials, advocates, funders, and tech partners working to implement these systems.
The Community Bill of Rights outlines principles and expectations for institutions to center community voices, share power, and build equitable partnerships with communities affected by systemic harm.
An event recap from one of FormFest 2025’s breakout sessions featuring speakers from Code for America and Arizona’s Department of Economic Security (DES).
With a federal accessibility deadline approaching, the Beeck Center convened government leaders to turn compliance pressure into lasting digital inclusion.