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…
What would you do if you had so much physical pain you could no longer work? Such was the case for Anita* who had to apply for food stamps to make ends meet. As a result of the pain and…
Working as we do in some less populated states, we’ve been looking at the challenges for agencies providing services to the 60 million Americans (per 2010 Census) living in rural communities. These challenges include: Delivering services to dispersed populations Large distances between offices and…