Federal agencies are increasingly seeking access to state-held eligibility and recipient data. Some say its deterring eligible recipients from applying for benefits.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester poses for a photo after receiving an award from MomsRising members and their children for championing policies that make life affordable for families during an event at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on April 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi / Getty Images for MomsRising)
New bipartisan legislation would employ artificial intelligence to improve the longitudinal data systems built by state governments to improve educational and workforce outcomes.
Newly launched satellites can detect relatively small blazes, giving emergency responders earlier situational awareness during the critical first stages of an ignition.
A new report claims states and local governments can do more to safeguard LGBTQ+ data in the face of hostile federal policies, including expanding data collection.
The pilot program aims to give workers a portable, verified record of their competencies while helping employers identify qualified candidates based on demonstrated skills rather than traditional…