We’re reporting from the floor of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) ISM Conference at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. As mentioned in a previous post on the Top 3 Issues in HHS Technology, we’re looking at breakout sessions…
The IT Solutions Management for Human Services ISM Conference is coming up at the Washington State Convention Center, September 16-19, 2018. Now in its 51st year, ISM is a popular meeting place for HHS public sector IT experts. It hosts discussions and…
Like many public sector websites, the Virginia Department of Education (VA DOE) portal was developed more than a decade ago, growing over time like a community garden. However, while vibrant, it was lacking in attention, pruning, and cultivation. We spoke…
With the 2018 Farm Bill pending for this September 30, the House and Senate are debating to what extent it will effect the 41 million Americans who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for food stamps. The Senate is…
According to analysts, the July 6 data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows continued growth in jobs and workers. More than 600,000 people entered the labor force in June to look for work. And although the unemployment rate rose to 4.0…