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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

California wins pause on Trump rule blocking some immigrants from Head Start

California and 20 states paused Trump administration rules restricting immigrant access to federally funded programs.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California sues Trump for blocking undocumented immigrants from 'public benefit' programs

New rules bar undocumented immigrants from accessing public benefit programs, impacting working mothers and children.
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Why HHS' Notice On Federal Public Benefits Harms Both Lawfully Present and Undocumented Immigrants - MedCity News

For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans' tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration. Today's action changes that-it restores integrity to federal social programs, enforces the rule of law, and protects vital resources for the American people.
US politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

NYC Head Start Providers Assessing Impact of Plan to Exclude Undocumented Children

Head Start will exclude undocumented immigrant children from enrollment per new U.S. policy.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump guts Biden-era digital identity policies, citing false claims about immigrants

Trump's amendment to digital identity provisions could undermine national security and increase the risk of fraudulent public benefit claims.
fromRoute Fifty
1 month ago

Governments should prioritize agility in IT projects, expert says

Years after the system's disruptive launch, Rhode Island faced lawsuits and federal fines. The system, which was rebranded as RIBridges, still faces challenges today.
Agile
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
1 month ago

Caban's R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process - Astoria Post

New NYC legislation enhances transparency and accountability in public benefits applications for low-income residents.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

RIBridges firewall worked. But forensic report says hundreds of alarms went unnoticed by Deloitte.

A cybercriminal group exploited vulnerabilities in Rhode Island's public benefits portal, going undetected for five months.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Fraud and system errors lead to staggering' number of benefit overpayments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism amid rising overpayments and fraud in financial assistance programs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Martin Lewis warns Labour 5bn benefits cuts are fraught with challenges'

"PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is often an individual's lifeline, the difference between an unsustainable life and a manageable one. The govt says those in 'genuine need' will be protected, yet that all boils down to matter of definition."
UK politics
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

There Is Still a Risk Social Security Payments Could Be Delayed

Cuts at the Social Security Administration could significantly delay payments to millions, affecting those reliant on Social Security for their income.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

States are turning their public benefits systems over to AI. The results have often led to 'immense suffering'

Michigan's automated fraud detection system falsely accused thousands, resulting in severe consequences for residents and highlighting systemic issues in automated public benefit programs.
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