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The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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December 5, 2024
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New Jersey & USDR, with support from Google.org, release LLM training materials to build AI translation assistants for public services

Governments nationwide can now use these AI tools to improve language accessibility and streamline benefits access.

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December 5, 2024
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Social safety net 2.0: how New Jersey is forging a new path with language access and generative AI

New Jersey leveraged generative AI to create multilingual training materials that help workers more easily navigate unemployment insurance forms, developing a statewide platform that improves language access for both English and Spanish speakers. By using Large Language Models to simplify complex bureaucratic processes, the state has pioneered an innovative approach to making government services more accessible.

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November 15, 2024
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Bridging the digital divide: technology's role in advancing health equity during Medicaid renewals

The end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in 2023 triggered a massive undertaking: the renewal of Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans. This process has inadvertently become a case study in how technology can hinder health equity. However, it also presents a unique opportunity to leverage technology and innovation to advance health justice and equity.

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City Clerk's Office, City of Walker, Michigan
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September 18, 2024
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Streamlining election management in Walker, Michigan, with USDR's Election Administration Platform

City of Walker Michigan streamlines scheduling and communication with election workers using USDR's system.

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September 11, 2024
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Collaboration Empowers Long Beach, Calif., IT, Digital Equity Work

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September 10, 2024
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The Stories of Medicaid Renewal: Insights from Those Experiencing It

The renewal of Medicaid coverage following the end of the Public Health Emergency in 2023 has posed significant challenges for millions of Americans.

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August 20, 2024
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The Tech Talent Toolkit: How to attract and nurture a digital team in government

By using USDR’s Talent Toolkit, you can better hire and retain top tech talent within your government team, even when they’ve joined from outside government.

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August 8, 2024
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U.S. Digital Response Announces Julie Dingley as Chief Operating Officer

This strategic hire underscores the organization's commitment to operational excellence and increased ability to deliver on the urgent needs of all levels of government.

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Nevada Governor's Office of Federal Assistance
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July 24, 2024
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Transforming Federal Grant Coordination in Nevada with USDR's Federal Grant Finder

Nevada's Office of Federal Assistance uses USDR's Federal Grant Finder to foster grant collaboration across sectors. The initiative boosts federal funding and breaks down siloes.

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July 23, 2024
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Seattle Researchers and Product Specialists: Make Your Impact Through USDR

Calling all Seattle-based mid- to senior-level user researchers and product managers! We’re ramping up a number of user research projects with the City of Seattle to help them improve the delivery of programs and services. We’d love to find volunteers locally based.

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July 19, 2024
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What is a chatbot, anyway?

After months of working alongside governments to help them responsibly integrate generative AI, our team members have some thoughts about chatbots.

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June 28, 2024
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Finding purpose through volunteering

We chatted with Shelley Nason, a former U.S. Digital Response (USDR) volunteer and software engineer for the Technology Transformation Services (TTS), a division of the U.S. General Services Administration.

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