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Government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age. Let’s make it work for everyone.

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Code for America @codeforamerica.org · Sep 11
Expanded work requirements for SNAP will have an immense impact on staff and families in need. States can start preparing now. Our new SNAP service blueprint outlines how this policy impacts the process of applying for, determining, and maintaining eligibility.

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#GivingTuesday ✨ Public benefits shouldn’t have barriers. Code for America fights to keep services like food assistance & healthcare accessible. Give today to help families nationwide.

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November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Nominations for the Code for America Innovator Awards and the call for proposals for Code for America Summit both close on Monday! Share your award nominations and proposals by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, November 24, 2025.

https://summit.codeforamerica.org/call-for-proposals/

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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Nominations for the Code for America Innovator Awards and the call for proposals for Code for America Summit both close on Monday! Share your award nominations and proposals by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, November 24, 2025.

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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Honored to earn an Honorable Mention at the PR Daily Nonprofit Communications Awards! Grateful to our team & partners helping us show what’s possible when government works for everyone. 💙

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November 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria on partially funding SNAP, "Every single day of delay means more suffering, more hunger, more desperation. This isn't complicated–fund the program fully and do it today. Anything less is a choice to let Americans go hungry." Read more here https://bit.ly/4oofDAo
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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The DotGov Design Conference is back! 🏛️

Join civic and government designers Nov. 4, 2025 in D.C. for a full day of ideas and inspiration on designing better public services.

Save the date: https://dc.aiga.org/save-the-date-2025-dotgov-design-conference/

Follow @dotgovdesign for updates.
Save the Date! 2025 DotGov Design Conference | AIGA Washington, DC
Heads up, civic designers and changemakers – DotGov is officially back, and you need to circle your calendars for November 4, 2025! We’ll be taking over an entire floor of the National Union Building ...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Save the date for 2026 Code for America Summit! Join us May 7-8, 2026 in Chicago, and experience panel discussions, keynotes, and interactive sessions. Let’s create the tomorrow we know is possible when we innovate today. https://bit.ly/3KZmCAW

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October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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FormFest 2025 was packed with big ideas + bold solutions for the future of digital government. 🚀

Relive the highlights
October 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Next week! ⏳ Amanda Renteria, our CEO, speaks at TED Democracy. Live only – this won't be recorded. Grab your spot!

🎟 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ted-democracy-speaker-series-opportunity-for-all-tickets-1670942426779

#TEDDemocracy #CivicTech
TED DEMOCRACY Speaker Series: Opportunity for All
An engaging evening of insightful conversation about democracy and civic engagement
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October 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Join GovLoop on Wed., Oct. 22, for the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit! Join 2,000+ peers for keynotes and sessions—from AI prompt engineering to imposter syndrome to reigniting your passion for public service. Register today!

https://www.nextgengovt.com/agenda-oct-22-2025?utm_source=cfa
October 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Thousands of taxpayers. 98% satisfaction. FileYourStateTaxes 2025 was a success.

https://codeforamerica.org/success-stories/making-it-easier-for-people-to-file-state-taxes/

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Making It Easier for People to File State Taxes — Code for America
We built a tool that made state tax filing easy and free for Direct File users—proving that it’s possible for the tax system to be simpler and more accessi
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October 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A brand-new idea, only at #TEDDemocracy. On October 14, our CEO Amanda Renteria takes the stage in Philadelphia to talk about how Code for America is working to meet this moment.

🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ted-democracy-speaker-series-opportunity-for-all-tickets-1670942426779
TED DEMOCRACY Speaker Series: Opportunity for All
Eventbrite - Visit Philadelphia presents TED DEMOCRACY Speaker Series: Opportunity for All - Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Penn Museum, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and ticket information.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Since 2009, we've been partnering with governments at all levels and communities to show what’s possible when public services are designed with people at the center. With nearly 16 years of impact behind us, we're preparing for what comes next and the potential on the horizon.

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Code for America: 15 Years of Proving What’s Possible
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September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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With the passage of H.R. 1, states will have to make massive changes to implement work requirements for Medicaid. States should start preparing now. Our new service blueprint maps out these processes. Learn more here.

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Blueprinting Medicaid Work Requirements — Code for America
Our new service blueprint can help states navigate work requirement policy changes for Medicaid benefits
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September 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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From blueprint to browser, New York State is doing forms differently. Tune into this year’s #FormFest for a deep dive into how New York is transforming form design with fast, repeatable workflows that turn sketches into usable code. Register here:
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September 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Expanded work requirements for SNAP will have an immense impact on staff and families in need. States can start preparing now. Our new SNAP service blueprint outlines how this policy impacts the process of applying for, determining, and maintaining eligibility.

codeforamerica.org/news/bluepri...
September 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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The IRS is asking people once again their opinion on an IRS-provided tax filing tool even though 94% of Direct File users rated it as "excellent" or "above average." Learn more about this new survey and our work to expand, not replace, Direct File. bit.ly/3K45uJE
September 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Chatbots done right can transform access to public benefits—when designed with empathy, clarity, and flexibility.

See how tailored flows, plain language, and human handoffs build trust and reduce barriers: codeforamerica.org/news/designi...

#CivicTech #PublicBenefits
September 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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In a 2023 IRS report, 72% of people said they’d be interested in using a then-hypothetical, free, IRS-provided tax filing tool. Direct File delivered.

Now the IRS is asking again. Learn more about the new survey and our work to expand, not replace, Direct File.

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Code for America's Guide to the IRS Free Tax Filing Survey — Code for America
The IRS released a survey to ask people to share their preferences for free tax filing options
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September 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Work requirements don’t have to mean more red tape.

👉 Automate data sharing
👉 Simplify reporting
👉 Put people before paperwork

These principles can turn a compliance exercise into an opportunity to build trust and deliver benefits with dignity.

Read more: codeforamerica.org/news/three-p...
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Registration for #FormFest2025 is now open! Get ready to explore innovation in government forms like never before.

Join us and @beeckcenter.bsky.social for a free virtual event showcasing how government can make services accessible to everyone through well-designed forms.

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August 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In our new Government AI Landscape Assessment, we look at how state governments are building out their AI readiness in key areas such as Leadership & Governance, AI Capacity Building, and Technical Infrastructure & Capabilities. Check out some highlights from our research below!

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August 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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As state governments continue to adopt AI responsibly, we’re looking back at our blog, “5 Questions to Ask Before Adopting AI in Government.” The piece proposes key considerations that teams should work through when writing new policies or incorporating AI. codeforamerica.org/news/four-tr...
“Just because a technology is available doesn’t mean it’s the best fit for a given situation. Any application of AI should be tailored to the specific needs of the government staff who will be using it and the people who will be served by it.” Quote graphic from our blog, “5 Questions to Ask Before Adopting AI in Government”
August 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM