(Code for America / Flickr) Code for America unveils second wave of ‘Safety Net Innovation Lab’ states Code for America named New York, New Mexico, Maryland and the District of Columbia to participate in its Safety Net Innovation Lab initiative. 5 hours ago By Lindsay McKenzie
(Code for America / Flickr) Code for America to sever financial ties to its local brigades Code for America announced it will stop managing finances for its network of local volunteer groups, forcing brigades to find new support. Feb 7, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
(Scott Heins / Getty Images) Five ‘Safety Net Innovation Lab’ states try mobile tools to boost assistance programs Code for America said the first five states in its new Safety Net Innovation Lab are making their assistance programs more accessible. Sep 29, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Code for America / Flickr) Code for America’s ‘Safety Net Innovation Lab’ names first 4 states Social-services agencies in California, Colorado, Connecticut and Louisiana are working with the group's new Safety Net Innovation Lab. May 18, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) How the pandemic got Massachusetts texting When COVID-19 closed government offices, the state's Department of Transitional Assistance started texting people who rely on its benefits. May 17, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Code for America / Flickr) Code for America to launch safety-net innovation project after $100M investment The group said its new Safety Net Innovation Lab will help 15 states make their benefits programs more accessible. Apr 12, 2022 By Colin Wood
Utah then-Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox speaks on stage at the Sundance Film Festival at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center on January 20, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Chad Hurst / Getty Images for Sundance Film Festival) New algorithm to expunge 500,000 criminal records in Utah Using technology from the nonprofit Code for America, Utah will begin removing low-level offenses from eligible criminal records. Feb 10, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at a Manhattan subway station on Jan. 6 in New York City. (Spencer Platt / Getty Images) New mayors need data to succeed, says Bloomberg Philanthropies Bloomberg Philanthropies urged new mayors to use existing technology initiatives to avoid having to "reinvent the wheel" of government innovation. Jan 7, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
(Code for America / Flickr) Code for America wants to help states exit ‘crisis mode’ gracefully Code for America plans to launch a new program to help states rebuild their digital social safety nets next year. Nov 8, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) State, local tech leaders push for post-pandemic modernization NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson and other tech leaders told members of Congress how state and local tech can mature after COVID-19. Jun 30, 2021 By Benjamin Freed