Kaitlyn Levinson
@kaitlevinson
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Assistant Editor for @routefifty | Covering public health & more | [email protected] | rt ≠ endorsement
Joined November 2014
Thank you @kaitlevinson for helping us share the news that the Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map debuted on the Digital Government Hub this week!
The federal government’s move to cut spending for public benefits could hinder state and local efforts to modernize them. A new resource aims to help agencies connect with like-minded organizations to continue their efforts. ✍️ @kaitlevinson
https://t.co/X56LuX949K
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Through the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program, the NJEDA and its seven partner consulting firms have utilized $3.6 million to support over 400 NJ businesses improve online and digital operations. Read more in @routefifty:
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The state’s Small Business E-commerce Support Program offers funding to help less-resourced companies’ digital transformations.
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How New Jersey - my beloved home state - is expanding language access for UI applications https://t.co/NgwXWEUANn via @routefifty
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New Jersey has released training materials that can help agencies improve Spanish translations of government resources and services using artificial intelligence.
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A predictive model is helping Los Angeles authorities link people at risk of #Homelessness to assistive services to keep them housed. From @routefifty:
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A predictive model is helping Los Angeles authorities link people at risk of homelessness to assistive services to keep them housed.
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In my latest for @routefifty, I dive into a newly released report for insights on how state and local govs can implement generative AI effectively: https://t.co/OBR5YwMzIJ
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For generative AI initiatives to be successful, a new report suggests a slow and steady approach to the technology.
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Communities to get tech, data help to tame extreme heat https://t.co/8WBppdZydA via @routefifty
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The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring will provide financial and technical support to communities for data collection and analysis to inform heat mitigation strategies.
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🚨 Election Alert 🚨 No seats flipped among state executives, while most voters approved protecting abortion rights and rejected some changes to how their elections are administered. Learn more at the link below: https://t.co/69KFVBYi0b
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The majority of ballot measures to protect abortion rights passed, but concerns about women’s health outcomes remain. My latest for @routefifty
https://t.co/IBamtHD37o
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The majority of ballot measures to protect abortion rights passed, but concerns about women’s health outcomes remain.
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California became the latest to sign legislation to protect so-called “kidfluencers,” after Illinois became the first to do so. More states appear to be following their lead. ✍️ @chris_teale
https://t.co/Pt9NMQYjbB
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A ballot measure on Medicaid funding is poised to pass, writes @kaitlevinson @routefifty. Some say it could do more harm than good.
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Proposition 35 would change how California funds its public health insurance program to address health care shortages in the state.
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State supreme court races and abortion... A story @kaitlevinson and I were working on for Route Fifty before I was let go. 🙄
As a reminder, there are also state justices who upheld abortion bans this year on the ballot in Florida and Arizona — see the link above. In Arizona, the GOP has put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that'd just nullify those elections.
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Strategic spending of COVID-19 relief and opioid settlement dollars is enabling some cities to purchase mobile health clinics, addressing important gaps in health services access. https://t.co/Lz5rKZ0OXa via @routefifty @kaitlevinson @CleDPH
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To increase the accessibility and affordability of reproductive health care, local health departments are giving the green light to mobile solutions.
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Insane news. Dan was a fantastic role model for someone like me just starting out at a reporter. He also knew how to make staff meetings fun. You should hire him!
I just got laid off from @routefifty. It's a shame; I had some pretty good elections stories in the works. Hit me up if you need a talented freelancer! dcvock at gmail dot com.
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A new report offers insights for state and local govs looking to regulate short-term rentals. Check it out here:
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Some short-term rental properties go undetected by authorities, but a new report offers tips on how officials can crack down on unregulated rental units to boost revenue and reduce their negative...
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A new variant of avian influenza has been spreading among farm animals and humans. Learn how public health officials are trying to clip bird flu's wings to avoid another pandemic here: https://t.co/iym3EvGCuG
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From dairy testing to bird culling, public health officials say there are ways to keep avian influenza in check to avoid widespread disaster.
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Results from a recent Alliance opinion poll show that people expect government officials to address homelessness, rather than “brush it under the rug,” says @annymoliva. More from @routefifty:
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Supportive services and more government action is needed to reduce and prevent homelessness, according to a recent public opinion poll.
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Research on local guaranteed income programs increasingly show they can help people thrive in life. Could the data impact federal policy? https://t.co/xvfYL6q1vg
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A growing body of research shows that local-level cash assistance initiatives can improve financial, housing and other outcomes for recipients. Federal lawmakers are taking notice.
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@danvock Start your week off with more news to use from around the U.S. by subscribing to @routefifty's weekly newsletter at the link below: https://t.co/4hGD5WZuaA
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A blizzard of GOP lawsuits and the devastation of two hurricanes are complicating plans for administering the 2024 general election. Learn more from @routefifty's State and Local Roundup here: ✍️ @danvock
https://t.co/WPwqEWaxUn
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Survey: Americans think cities can't arrest their way out of the homelessness crisis. Respondents called for more assistive services to help prevent homelessness.
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Supportive services and more government action is needed to reduce and prevent homelessness, according to a recent public opinion poll.
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