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Senators call for removal of facial recognition tech in unemployment services
February 16, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe lawmakers asked the Department of Labor to help state unemployment agencies remove facial recognition technology from application forms.
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Houston’s smart kiosks aid wayfinding, promote local attractions
February 08, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe kiosks offer a free Wi-Fi hotspot and feature a dual-sided 65” touchscreen that displays digital advertising, location-based informational listings and interactive applications to promote local businesses and points of interest.
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Silo-busting software closes benefits gaps in Philadelphia
February 03, 2022 | News, State & LocalBenePhilly's online tool asks social services applicants for their name, household composition, income and other basic information to determine which benefits they’re most likely eligible for.
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Faxes and snail mail: Will pandemic-era flaws unleash improved health technology?
| News, State & LocalStates are considering updating legacy IT infrastructure not only for unemployment insurance but also for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Fraudsters set to pounce on massive infrastructure money
| State & Local, NewsState and local governments need to proactively monitor the spending of infrastructure funds and not wait until after a project is underway to conduct audits or identify risks.
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Labor Department announces grants for states to expand UI access
February 01, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe latest in a series of grants available to states for unemployment compensation programs focus on improving access to the benefit by partnering with community-based organizations for education about unemployment insurance.
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Teamwork, trust and threat sharing key to cybersecurity
January 27, 2022 | News, State & LocalState and local government officials and industry experts hashed out the details of what’s needed for better cybersecurity.