Resource Format: Article: Blog
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Policy2Code Demo Day Recap
A recap of the twelve teams who presented during the Policy2Code Prototyping Challenge at BenCon 2024.
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Uncovering the joys and pains of getting a special event permit
How the Baltimore Digital Services conducted user research to improve Special Event permitting
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A tool to drive toward equitable policy advocacy approaches and outcomes
A modification of Bolder Advocacy’s ACT!Quick capacity self-assessment tool to incorporate additional equity-centered capacities, engage community authentically, and conduct research in culturally responsive ways.
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COVID-19’s Impact on the Social Safety Net
California’s SNAP program faced record application volume due to the COVID-19 crisis, and other states must anticipate similar demand. This post summarizes key takeaways from GetCalFresh’s real-time data and client communications, and offers recommendations for how other states can implement effective responses.
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SNAP Changes Will Upend State Budgets
This blog analyzes how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will dramatically shift SNAP costs onto state governments, projecting massive budget increases and fiscal strain.
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The difference between digital identity, identification, and ID
This style guide from Caribou Digital outlines how to talk about identity in a digital age.
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Dismantling the Invisible Wall: Breaking down barriers to pandemic relief
This article details California's Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) program, which provided $500 in cash aid to undocumented adults affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the state, community-based organizations (CBOs), and Code for America to distribute $75 million to 150,000 individuals.
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Digital Identity and Public Benefits: Announcing a New Research Agenda
An announcement about the Digital Benefits Network's new research agenda on digital identity in public benefits.
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Methods for Leading a Modern Government
The Modern Government Leaders program brought together federal executive innovators to share best practices and drive service delivery and process modernization.
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Beyond hunger: The role of SNAP in alleviating financial strain for low-income households
Many low-income households lack the savings to weather financial shocks like layoffs, and SNAP plays a crucial role in helping them manage essential expenses during difficult times.
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FormFest 2024 Recap: International Work on Human-Centered Form Design
An event recap from one of FormFest 2024's breakout sessions featuring speakers from the City of Reyjavik, Iceland and the Country of Germany.
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Shapiro Administration Leads the Way in Responsible, Ethical Use of AI
This news release highlights Pennsylvania’s first-in-the-nation Generative AI pilot under Governor Shapiro, showcasing its positive impact on state employees and commitment to responsible, ethical AI use.