As generative AI tackles math, science, and code with increasing precision, its next challenge lies in navigating complex, real-world problems where definitive answers don’t exist. This “epistemic divide” separates what…
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Learn MoreThis executive order establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence to provide housing, care, and support services for homeless veterans, starting with a major redevelopment of the West Los Angeles…
Learn MoreThis executive order overhauls how federal agencies evaluate newly hired employees by requiring active certification of a worker’s performance before they gain permanent status. Under the new Civil Service Rule…
Learn MoreNearly five years after the pandemic began, most U.S. commuter rail systems are still struggling to regain pre-COVID ridership levels, despite restoring or exceeding service levels. While some systems have…
Learn MoreThis snapshot ranks U.S. states by the number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, offering a window into public workforce density across the country. States like Vermont,…
Learn MoreIn 2024, state and local governments employed nearly 20 million people, reflecting a steady rise in public sector employment. Education, hospitals, and police protection led the way as the largest…
Learn MoreThe SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program aimed to level the playing field for underserved small business owners—especially those in high-poverty, high-minority areas—by funding local organizations to act as navigators. These…
Learn MoreThe Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Data Strategy is a bold step toward leveraging data to improve human services across the nation. By prioritizing responsible data use, ACF aims…
Learn MoreMilitary spouses face unique challenges due to frequent relocations and the demands of military life, which can make it difficult to find and sustain meaningful careers. Over two-thirds of military…
Learn MoreThe 2026 Census Test is a critical step in preparing for the 2030 Census, focusing on improving data quality and coverage for historically undercounted communities. Testing will take place in…
Learn MoreCrime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) are on the frontlines of combating violent gun crime, using cutting-edge tools like NIBIN and eTrace to track and link firearms to criminal activity. These…
Learn MoreThe Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative, launched in 2019, provides crucial Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to young people with a history in foster care who are currently homeless…
Learn MoreThe AbilityOne Program has been empowering individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities since 1938, transforming potential into purpose by connecting their skills with meaningful work. As a trusted…
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