(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. 1 day ago By Lindsay McKenzie
Downtown Louisville, Kentucky (davel5957 / Getty Images) Louisville, Ky., innovation chief Grace Simrall to step down Grace Simrall, chief of civic innovation and technology of Louisville, Kentucky, announced she's stepping down. 2 days ago By Lindsay McKenzie
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in June 2022. (Craig Ruttle-Pool / Getty Images) New York updating online portal for mass layoffs, business closures New York State is updating its WARN Act portal to make it easier for employers to give staff early notice of mass layoffs or office closures. Mar 14, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
Sponsored Keeping agencies focused on the modern, digital experience A new report highlights how to enable governments to deliver on the expectations of their technology-driven residents. Mar 8, 2023 By Scoop News Group
(Getty Images) States share progress on Medicaid IT modernization State health technology leaders offered their updates on modernizing Medicaid systems at a government health IT conference in Baltimore. Mar 7, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) Rhode Island is ready to take risks with blockchain Rhode Island's Department of Commerce is searching for a vendor for a new project that puts blockchain tech front and center. Mar 2, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
A screenshot of the Aira app, courtesy of the Colorado OIT. Colorado to offer blind residents free audio assistance Colorado will offer blind and low-vision residents free access to visual interpretation app Aira when visiting state agencies. Feb 24, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
Immigrants sleep on the sidewalk near a migrant shelter on January 9, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. (John Moore / Getty Images) El Paso, Texas, launches online portal for residents in need The city launched El Paso Helps to connect residents with social services, like shelter, food and mental health counseling. Feb 23, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (Jim Justice) West Virginia to offer ‘groundbreaking’ digital clearinghouse for vehicle titles West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said the state's upcoming digital service will be the first of its kind to be offered by any state. Feb 21, 2023 By Colin Wood
$12M in new grants to help states update workforce programs Research Improving People's Lives and Amazon Web Services is opening new funding to states seeking to modernize their workforce and unemployment programs. Feb 15, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie