U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack holds up a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefits Transfer card during a daily press briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House May 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) ‘National Accuracy Clearinghouse’ for SNAP data could challenge some states, local governments The National Accuracy Clearinghouse has been a long time coming, but it may pose challenges to states and counties with few staff. Oct 13, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(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
Getty Images Colorado’s new benefits management system has glitches The old system being replaced, which some blamed for the death of a 9-year-old boy, also had glitches. Sep 10, 2019 By Colin Wood
Getty Images California announces statewide expansion of Code for America food stamp tool The expansion is the fulfillment of a two-year, $3.6 million contract to reach all 58 counties. May 31, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Polygamist community food stamp controversy kicks off fraud detection effort in Utah An organized effort by leaders of a religious sect to defraud the state's food assistance program has compelled authorities to develop new preventative tactics. Oct 9, 2017 By Jason Shueh
After California food stamp tool, Code for America explores new state partnerships Expansion of the nonprofit's food assistance tool is proof that the civic tech market is maturing, says the group's leader. Aug 3, 2017
Feds share experimental one-stop benefits portal A new site from the U.S. Digital Service tests the possibility for a single enrollment site for federal benefits. Nov 3, 2016 By Jason Shueh