SLED GovWin Recon November 9, 2023

Health & Human Services:

• The Biden-Harris Administration is Taking Actions to Improve the Health of Rural Communities and Help Rural Health Care Providers Stay Open
• Idaho Built Few Accountability Measures into Health Data Exchange, Watchdog Report Finds
• A New Biden Proposal Would Make Changes to Advantage Plans for Medicare: What to Know
• US to Cover HIV Prevention Drugs for older Americans to Stem Spread of the Virus
• Genesee Health Plan Kicks Off 2024 HealthCare.Gov Open Enrollment Assistance Mid-Michigan Residents

Community Development

• (Alabama) Gov. Ivey Awards Grants to Help Make Improvements Around the State
• Denver Mayor Joins Mayors from 4 Other Cities Seeking Support for “Migrant Crisis”

General Government

• DiNapoli Keeps an Eye on NYC Agency Performance with New Data Tracker
• Intermedia Cloud Communications Awarded New York State Office of General Services Contract (NYS OGS), Enabling Transformative Communications Modernization for Government Agencies, School Districts, and Nonprofit Organizations
• U.S. Government Once Again Begins Preparing for Possible Shutdown
• (Alabama) Ivey Study Group Recommends Major Consolidations, Reforms to State Agencies

SLED Information Technology:

• e.Republic Introduces the Center for Public Sector AI to Champion AI Advancements in Government and Education

Higher Education:

• As Student Loan Payments Restart, One Borrower Got a $108,895 Monthly Bill, Education Department Memo Details

Economic Development/Regulations:

• (Colorado) 4 Takeaways from Gov. Jared Polis’ Latest Budget Proposal
• (Kentucky) Gov. Beshear: Record $47.7 Million Received from Appalachian Regional Commission Program to Support Economic Opportunity, Job Training
• Pilot Program Launching in Chicago to Help Migrants Apply for Work Permits

Natural Resources/Environment:

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2 Billion for Cleaner Construction Projects to Tackle the Climate Crisis, Spur American Innovation, and Create Good-Paying Jobs as Part of Investing in America Agenda
• Biden-Harris Administration Advances 15 Onshore Clean Energy Projects with Potential to Power Millions of Homes
• (Michigan) Legislature OKs Final Bills Giving State Regulators Authority Over Renewable Energy Permits

Transportation:

• Colorado Department of Transportation Project Aims to Reduce I-70 Closures Near the Tunnels This Winter
• Texas Could Spend Federal Funds Meant to Cut Carbon Emissions on Highway Projects
• (Hawaii) Transportation Department Hopes to Expand Red Light Safety Program Statewide

K-12 Education

• Gov. Jared Polis Proposes Colorado Education Budget Focused on Preparing Students for Careers in STEM

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

• Central Florida Congressman Introduce the Defense Spending Oversight Act

Justice & Public Safety:

• Justice Department Opens Probe of Police in Small Mississippi City Over Alleged Civil Rights Abuses
• (Illinois) State Police Still Drafting Assault Weapons Registration Rules as Deadline Nears