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Public Safety
Public Safety

Reducing violent crime

Without new budget, new staff, or more arrests. A pragmatic guide for city leaders.
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Health
Health

Consent-based verification: A buying guide for state Medicaid and SNAP programs

The goal of this document is to help states quickly orient themselves to the CBV landscape and make a plan to decide which CBV tool is right for them.
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Perspectives

17A insights

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Economic Opportunity
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The $20 Billion Prize

How non-traditional players can help more people enroll in SNAP, and why they should care.
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How health insurers can partner with grocery stores

Health insurers and grocery stores make natural partners in driving SNAP and WIC enrollment. This piece breaks down why neither can afford to ignore the opportunity.
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Beyond the winter utility bill

As extreme summer heat grows more common, LIHEAP can't just be about winter.
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Reducing violent crime

Without new budget, new staff, or more arrests. A pragmatic guide for city leaders.
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Guides, Templates & More

17A Resources

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Health
Health

Consent-based verification: A buying guide for state Medicaid and SNAP programs

The goal of this document is to help states quickly orient themselves to the CBV landscape and make a plan to decide which CBV tool is right for them.
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Data & Technology
Data & Technology

Data source integration for work requirements: A prioritization guide for state medicaid programs

The goal of this document is to help states decide which data integrations to prioritize and suggest potential priority datasets to focus on first.
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Our Favorite External Content

Curated reads

A selection of our favorite insights and resources, drawn from like-minded organizations in our space.
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Data & Technology
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Results Network

A peer network for local government leaders putting evidence and data at the center of how they manage performance, allocate budget, and deliver services.
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Data & Technology
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What Works Cities Certification

The national standard recognizing cities that excel at using data and evidence to inform decisions — public criteria provide a roadmap for any local government.
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Data & Technology
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DataSF

A long-running open data and data science program — a useful operating model for jurisdictions building out data governance, publishing, and analytics functions.
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GenAI Toolkit and Guidelines

California's executive-order-driven generative AI implementation toolkit — including risk assessments, procurement language, and workforce training resources.
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