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West Virginia turns to tech to implement a new child care payment model
The state is grappling with unemployment as a result of a child care shortage. A data platform is helping fill those gaps and keep more West Virginians in the workforce.
New Jersey lawmakers propose new limits on lawsuits under data privacy law
The bill would "sacrifice the safety of New Jersey’s public servants," one critic says.
Inside states’ application for the federal rural health transformation program
State health leaders are hoping to improve data ecosystems and digital services through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Federal judge questions legality of changes to SAVE database for checking voter citizenship
The judge declined to order a reversal of the changes, but called for an expedited ruling on claims by voting rights groups that the overhaul was illegal.
Nearly 20 Democratic states inadvertently share driver data with ICE, lawmakers say
Nlets, a nonprofit law enforcement info-sharing network, can share state residents’ information with immigration agencies, federal lawmakers said Wednesday.
Why a new California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet
A new California law enhanced privacy for consumers nationwide by providing browser settings to block the sale of personal data.
Iowa State University researchers develop app to predict indoor heat waves
If fully launched, residents could have an app on their phones to accurately predict indoor temperature compared to outside, warn them if conditions are getting dangerous and point them toward assistance.
How a better data framework is helping Illinois improve workforce development
The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s framework is helping officials and other stakeholders better understand trends in unemployment data.
Trump administration proposal for online voter registration form raises concerns
The new federal tool would incorporate a citizenship check, but state election officials question whether it can comply with their laws.
Boston invests in curb management tech to improve resident satisfaction
A new digital payment infrastructure for curb management is helping the city better meet residents’ needs.
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Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives
Without the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states must rely on ‘DIY’ disease surveillance.
State data officers call for better funding and more clarity
New survey findings indicate that the role of state chief data officers is growing across the nation, but these individuals need adequate policy and financial backing to get work done.
GIS data helps California utility prepare for increasing wildfire threats
In southern California, where water can be hard to come by, one utility is increasingly relying on GIS data to proactively prepare critical resources to combat wildfires.
With federal penalties looming, Washington looks to curb food stamp payment errors
States that routinely overpay or underpay food stamp recipients could now lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Inside Iowa’s data solutions looking to reduce recidivism and improve prison management
Timely data insights are helping Iowa’s Department of Corrections target facilities that need extra support to manage and release incarcerated individuals successfully.
Judge refuses to block voter data transfer, noting election agency’s promise to sign agreement first
A Circuit Court judge in South Carolina refused Wednesday to temporarily block the South Carolina Election Commission from sharing information with the Department of Justice.
New data mapping tool helps officials identify telemedicine service gaps
The tool can also help strengthen governments’ efforts to advocate for funding opportunities like the recently announced $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, one expert says.
DOJ files suit against six states that refused to share voter data
The Trump administration is seeking personal data on millions of Americans.
How tech-assisted care coordination can help communities bounce back after severe storms
Care coordination platforms can assist government and other organizations to more efficiently respond to and plan for an increase in residents’ demand for social services amid natural disasters, a new report says.
New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent
Researchers hope that transparency around where the money is going will help counties use the funds more effectively.
