Intended Audience: State/Provincial Government: Executive Branch
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A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty
Through deeply reported case studies and insights from focus groups, this report provides an in-depth look at the impact of pandemic-era government spending on families.
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Laying New Foundations: An Anti-Racist Framework for Reimagining Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, & CCDF
This report puts forth a visionary framework with principles for anti-racist policymaking, focusing on Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, and CCDF.
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State of North Carolina Accessibility and Usability Standard
This standard offers guidance for designing and delivering websites and digital services to prioritize a digital-first public experience. It outlines statutory requirements, clarifies mandates, and expands on best practices for the state's digital assets.
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Measuring the True Cost of Economic Security
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.
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Takeoff Velocity and Rocket Fuel: How to Continue Forward Momentum at BenCon 2024
NYC's My File NYC and New Jersey's unemployment insurance system improvements demonstrate how successful digital innovations can be scaled across various programs, leveraging trust-building, open-source technology, and strategic partnerships.
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How States Can Improve Generative AI’s Role in Disability Empowerment
Recommendations for states to consider when working with AI vendors throughout the procurement and implementation process
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FormFest 2024 Recap: Education Forms from Preschool to College
An event recap from one of FormFest 2024's breakout sessions featuring speakers from South Carolina and the U.S. Department of Education.
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Reflections and Resources from the DSN’s 2024 Chief Digital Service Officer Convening
The toolkit offers provides practical guidance to help state and local data leaders build ethical, effective, and sustainable data programs.
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SNAP Language Access Study
The study investigates how state agencies administering SNAP comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by providing language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).
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Project Snapshot: 18F’s Eligibility APIs Initiative
18F, a consultancy within the U.S. General Services Administration, developed a prototype API and pre-screener to model federal SNAP eligibility rules, aiming to simplify benefits access through open-source technology.
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18F Eligibility APIs Initiative
Github page with 18F’s project documentation and task management efforts.
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FormFest 2024 Recap: Improving Forms Through Service Design
An event recap from one of FormFest 2024's breakout sessions featuring speakers from Digital Service Teams across the United States and the Department of Veteran Affairs.