Washington state officials said fewer people used their produce vouchers before the state added Amazon Access as a partner.

Code for America named New York, New Mexico, Maryland and the District of Columbia to participate in its Safety Net Innovation Lab initiative.

Officials say the new tool will make it easier for other organizations to understand the city's benefits processes and screen for eligible residents.

Still grappling with the troubled launch of its health benefits portal, Rhode Island halted all state IT development until a new project management framework is in place.