Location: United States
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The How We Need Now: A Capacity Agenda for 2025
This paper outlines the need for comprehensive reforms to improve the U.S. government's capacity to effectively implement policies, focusing on reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies, enhancing workforce structures, and leveraging digital infrastructure.
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Enhanced Unemployment Insurance Benefits in the United States during COVID-19: Equity and Efficiency
This paper concludes that the substantial COVID-19 unemployment insurance expansion had limited disincentive effects on job searches, particularly among lower-income individuals, despite high wage replacement rates.
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Using Data-Driven Outreach to Improve Access to Public Assistance Programs in North Carolina
This case study series highlights innovative state strategies to improve data coordination between SNAP and Medicaid agencies and increase access for eligible people.
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Less Discriminatory Algorithms
The article discusses the phenomenon of model multiplicity in machine learning, arguing that developers should be legally obligated to search for less discriminatory algorithms (LDAs) to reduce disparities in algorithmic decision-making.
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Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation: Summer Nutrition Status Report 2024
This report reveals a drop in the number of children receiving nutrition over the summer following the loss of pandemic-era waivers.
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Closing Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Help Diverse Groups and Reduce Inequities
Closing the Medicaid coverage gap could significantly reduce healthcare disparities as 65% of those affected are people of color, specifically impacting low-wage workers and caregivers who often experience economic and health vulnerabilities.
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2023 21st Century IDEA Report
This report details the Department of Homeland Security’s progress in modernizing its digital services and websites to improve accessibility, usability, and customer experience, as mandated by federal law.
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Cash Rules Everything Around Me: A Summary of Existing Research On Guaranteed Income
A literature review summarizing existing research on guaranteed income programs.
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USDS 2024 Impact Report
This report highlights the agency's role in transforming federal digital services through human-centered design, agile technology, and cross-agency collaboration.
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State of Bureau Websites and Digital Services: Response to 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act reporting requirement
This report outlines the current status and modernization plans for CFPB websites and digital services, as required by the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA).
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California Office of Data and Innovation: Legislative Report: July 1, 2022-July 1, 2023
This report highlights California's strides in modernizing state government through data-driven innovation, human-centered design, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing public services and equity.
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Findsupport.gov: Creating a guide to help people navigate issues with mental health, drugs, or alcohol
This blog discusses a resource developed by the Digital Service at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist individuals in navigating mental health, drug, or alcohol issues and connecting with appropriate support services.