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Building the Future of Government AI: Celebrating Our First AI Hub Cohort
From streamlining benefits applications to navigating building codes, government agencies are using AI to improve their work.
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Reaching One Million Active Apprentices Starts with Retention—And Investments in the Right Supports
Improving apprentice retention and completion is critical to achieve the Trump administration’s goal of one million active apprentices. This requires a deep understanding of the factors driving apprentice cancellations as well as targeted investments in…
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From Incentives to Impact: Boosting Earned Income Tax Credit Participation in New Jersey
In New Jersey, more than 200,000 low-income residents are missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit—a powerful tool designed to boost income and reduce poverty. That’s an estimated $700 million in unclaimed benefits each…
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Building Roads for AI in the Public Sector: Four Takeaways from GitLab Foundation Demo Day
With artificial intelligence rapidly evolving, public agencies are expected to keep pace. Yet, many lack the bandwidth, technical support, or low-risk environments to explore its potential. We’ve seen this firsthand, and Code for America’s recent…
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TIME: Cutting Costs Alone Won’t Make Government More Efficient
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Vital City: Confronting Radical Uncertainty
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3 Takeaways From Our Conversation with Veteran Employment Specialists
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