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Save the date for Code for America Summit 2027! Join us June 3-4, 2027 in Washington, D.C. Our national capital is a symbol for how people from different lived experiences and levels of government can create change. https://summit.codeforamerica.org/ #CfASummit

Thursday is the last day to cast your vote for Code for America in the Anthem Community Voice Awards! Our Government AI Landscape Assessment has been recognized for “Thought Leadership Content or Series” and “Web Design & UX.” Cast your vote by Oct. 29 to show your support: https://wbby.co/tecmnp

“Efficiency for efficiency’s sake is not the goal,” explains Marina Nitze in today’s episode of The Government Fix. Efficiency is about a lot more than obliterating steps in a process. It needs to have an outcomes goal attached to it. 🎧 Out now! https://bit.ly/3VTRqIY

We’re an Anthem Community Voice Awards finalist! The Government AI Landscape Assessment was recognized for both “Thought Leadership Content or Series” and “Web Design & UX.” Vote for us by October 29: https://wbby.co/tecmnp

Couldn’t make it to FormFest 2026? Recordings are now available on YouTube. Explore insights and best practices from the people leading the future of form design and service delivery. Catch up here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbIgGlrsdpMw Cohosted with @beeckcenter.bsky.social

SNAP is a household benefit. When a parent or caregiver loses eligibility, kids lose food assistance too. With new eligibility and paperwork requirements under H.R. 1, research shows that more than 1 million children have already lost access to #SNAP benefits. https://bit.ly/4ztyejD

Plug-in solar is not new. We’ve known how to do this for years, but adoption has taken time. This week on The Government Fix, we sat down with Utah State Rep. Ray Ward to discuss speeding up adoption and making clean energy more accessible. 🎧 Out now! https://bit.ly/4dvHWJJ

To support maternal health outcomes, New Jersey used digital forms to make it easier for doulas to serve families covered by Medicaid. Three teams shared how they turned an hour-long process into one that takes 20 minutes at #FormFest2026: https://bit.ly/3VznaTp @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social

To access Medicaid or SNAP, people have to prove their income. Consent-based verification lets them give a state permission to check it directly with their employer. But trust is one of the biggest barriers. How would you build it? Here's what we've learned: https://bit.ly/4hVRYGA #CivicTech

What an incredible #FormFest2026! We heard repeatedly how powerful a well-designed form can be for improving user experience—and therefore how much power form designers have in shaping someone’s interaction with government. Read our reflections: https://bit.ly/4xSjjOM

“The law says that a person is eligible to get their record cleared, and let's just make that happen.” On The Government Fix, we’re speaking with Dr. Sheena Meade, CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative, about bipartisan support for clean slate legislation. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

We're partnering with @marylandconnect.bsky.social alongside @civilladetroit.bsky.social and @publicpolicylab.bsky.social to support Maryland ahead of upcoming Medicaid changes, including eligibility renewals and new community engagement requirements. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4AsLlms

How are local governments approaching language access? In “Breaking Language Barriers: Automated Service Request Forms,” we’re talking about innovations in the language access space with the City of San Antonio. Sessions from #FormFest2026 will be on our YouTube channel.

⏰Time is running out! Wednesday is #FormFest 2026. Join Code for America and the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation for a free virtual event on the future of form design. Register before September 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ➡️ https://bit.ly/45J9l6d

The strongest disaster response is rooted in preparation. Systems work better and faster by putting people, processes, and technology in place in advance. Here's how governments can be better equipped when it matters most: https://bit.ly/4xe0TaS #NationalPreparednessMonth

We're looking to partner with IRS-certified VITA organizations for the 2027 filing season. If your program wants to extend its reach, we can help you expand your impact and bring free virtual tax filing to your community. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4wcGjre

Data, Rust, and Python fans, there's still time to get the latest #HumbleBundle and support our work. Pay what you want for Python for Data Analysis, Think Python, and more. Tomorrow is your last chance to grab the bundle: https://bit.ly/4wYBgM5 @humblebundle.com

Python, Rust, and Data. The latest @humblebundle.com book bundle has it all. Pay what you want for up to 18 books and support our mission. Get your #HumbleBundle today: https://bit.ly/4wYBgM5

Civic technologists use Python to create tools that help people access government services. That's why we're excited to be featured in the latest #HumbleBundle: Python, Rust, and Data. Pay what you want and support our work. Get your @humblebundle.com today: https://bit.ly/4wYBgM5

Registration is open for #FormFest2026! 🙌 Join us and @beeckcenter.bsky.social on September 16 to ignite innovation in government forms like never before. Learn more and register for this free virtual event. Register today! https://formfest.org/

New guidance released by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services has many states working to rebuild their Medicaid systems to meet new federal work requirements. With the January 1 deadline, here's how states can take action now to mitigate as much harm as possible: https://bit.ly/4pPNbsA

Government systems have improved, but keeping pace with people's needs means moving even faster. In our episode of USA Today's America 250, we talk about what it takes to modernize government systems as fast as people's needs are changing. Watch here: https://youtu.be/e3jmFyd_RXY

The average SNAP Payment Error Rate for a state is roughly 10.26%—well above the 6% threshold that triggers cost-sharing responsibilities under H.R. 1. That could mean millions in new financial liability for some states. Making smart policy choices can help lower it: https://bit.ly/4eqJ0hE

How can technology support place-based initiatives? When used well, it helps partners stay organized, share information, track progress, and coordinate their work more effectively. Check out our toolkit for local governments and organizations: https://bit.ly/4aYFpqm

Kernels. Git. Dotfiles. If you know what these are, the latest Humble book bundle might be for you. Pay what you want for Linux: All the Things. Your purchase helps support our work to modernize government services. Get yours today: https://bit.ly/4ygDQy0 #HumbleBundle

Every interaction with government either builds trust or breaks it. That's been true for 250 years. When accessing government services is difficult, it breaks down that trust. We exist to change that. Watch our America 250 episode from @USAToday: https://youtu.be/e3jmFyd_RXY

When we talk about impact, we’re not just talking about numbers. We’re talking about experiences. Trust is often built one experience at a time. That's real impact. Watch the full episode from the America 250 documentary series: https://bit.ly/4vmQrwO

New H.R. 1 cost-sharing provisions could make states responsible for a portion of SNAP benefit costs. Depending on a state’s SNAP Payment Error Rate (PER), they might be on the hook for millions, if not billions, of dollars. Here are our recommendations for improving PER: https://bit.ly/4eqJ0hE

Linux powers much of the infrastructure that keeps digital government services running, which is why we’re excited to announce the latest Humble Bundle Linux: All the Things! Pay what you want for your bundle and support our work. Get your bundle today: https://bit.ly/4ygDQy0 @humblebundle.com

Only 7 states can prove measurable impact in their AI investments. Most are still focused on getting off the ground, not tracking outcomes. Here are a few takeaways from our state-by-state Government AI Landscape Assessment: https://bit.ly/4oeK4Jz Does anything surprise you?

Today is the last day to submit your session proposal for #FormFest2026! It’s the perfect place to share how you’ve used forms to improve government. Submit your proposal before 11:59 pm PT today: https://bit.ly/44au5TU Co-hosted with @beeckcenter.bsky.social

Nearly every state has launched an AI pilot, but few have made the leap to real impact. Watch the 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment #CfASummit session to hear how states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey are closing the gap. https://bit.ly/4oLMQqc #CivicTech #GovAI

Filing your taxes is no easy task, but the IRS's VITA program completes millions of free tax returns every year. These volunteers are some of the most important people in their communities every tax season. We're proud to partner with them through GetYourRefund: https://bit.ly/4vlmrSH

Millions, or even billions, of dollars. That's what most states could be on the hook for in new SNAP cost-sharing liabilities under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here are four ways to avoid policy traps that drive up errors, while also building a more effective safety net: https://bit.ly/4eqJ0hE

Next Friday is the last day to submit your session proposal for #FormFest2026! It’s the perfect place to share how you’ve used forms to improve government. Learn more about the call for proposals and submit yours: https://formfest.org/call-for-proposals/ Co-hosted with @beeckcenter.bsky.social

Nearly every state has piloted AI, but no two approach it in the same way. Our 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment looks at states' AI journeys across readiness, piloting, implementation, and impact. See who's making progress and where challenges remain: https://bit.ly/4oeK4Jz

Claude Corps is a fellowship for early-career individuals passionate about extending the benefits of AI to communities across America. We're proud to host a fellow. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eE6n8E @anthropic.com @codepathorg.bsky.social @socialfinanceus.bsky.social

How we implement AI today determines how people experience government tomorrow — and we want that government to be efficient, trusted, and human-centered. Here's our approach: https://bit.ly/3OvN33u

#FormFest2026 call for proposals is now open! Help us improve the future of government form design and service delivery by sharing your innovative ideas and best practices. Submit your proposals for a virtual session by June 26. https://formfest.org/ Co-hosted with @beeckcenter.bsky.social

“The future we build is …” what? We asked attendees at Code for America Summit to share their vision. We were blown away by the responses! What do you think the future we build will look like? Share in the comments.

Calling all form fanatics! Code for America and the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University are back this year with #FormFest2026. Are you interested in leading a session? Our call for proposals opens next week from June 8-26. https://bit.ly/45J9l6d

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We’re proud to be featured in the latest Humble Bundle: Head First by O’Reilly! Explore books on Python, and more, all while supporting Code for America’s work. 📚 https://www.humblebundle.com/books/head-first-oreilly-books?srsltid=AfmBOooJVVlf1ayhEfKm9sBRSvdpdJzfzDfz0uThIDmGcKq7ouDBOfis

Code for America CEO, Amanda Renteria, sat down with StateScoop ahead of Code for America Summit to talk about how state and local governments are approaching this moment. Listen to the full interview here. https://bit.ly/3R5csSq

Code for America is proud to announce that we’re partnering with Anthropic to improve public benefits administration through the responsible use of AI. Together, we’re creating Claude-based tools to help government caseworkers administer public benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R0etz8

The wait is over—Summit 2026 has arrived! You can feel the excitement in the air as our #civictech community comes together for two days of sharing, learning, and growing. #CfASummit

Code for America’s 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment looks at state readiness, implementation, and real-world impact, showing how states are progressing from early exploration to measurable outcomes. See how your state compares: https://bit.ly/4oeK4Jz

In this new guide, Max Mazzocchi shares how states can integrate systems, reduce burden, and deliver benefits in ways that actually work for people. https://safetynetresponse.org/blog/integration-guide-for-implementing-system-changes/ #CivicTech #GovTech #PublicBenefits

Our April newsletter is live. 📬 We’re sharing what’s working, what we’re learning, and what’s next for building government services that actually work for people. Take a look: https://codeforamerica.org/newsletter/ #CivicTech #GovTech

Registration for Code for America Summit closes today! Whether you’ve got a passion for procurement, or a fervor for federal tech policy, Summit is the place. You’ll find your people here. Join us in Chicago next week, May 7-8. Get your tickets today! https://summit.codeforamerica.org/tickets/