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Seattle approves new city budget that plugs shortfalls with surplus revenue from business tax

GeekWire

Now the city is using the surplus to help close major gaps in its budget. The JumpStart funds aren’t earmarked for particular programs but the General Fund pays for a variety of city services. . “The social and economic benefits of this decision will be felt by families and entire communities in the city.”

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Lyft launches health care transportation program

The Verge

Lyft launched a program that will let health care organizations send patients prepaid passes that they can use for rides to doctor’s appointments. The program, called Lyft Pass for Healthcare, lets health care organizations or social services agencies create a budget and set approved pickup and drop-off locations.

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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

GeekWire

Agencies set aside a percentage of their budget for the programs. Both SBIR and STTR grants have an emphasis on first-time applicants and socially disadvantaged individuals, whether because of race or ethnicity, or attributes like a rural location. The programs also encourage participation by majority-women owned businesses.

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Exploring the digital impact in Northern Ireland’s health and social care system

CIO Business Intelligence

The pandemic accelerated the urgency for reform in health and social care around the world, which strained resources to unprecedented levels. It all reduces the ability to arrive at a budget settlement that shifts resources into the health and social care space. Watch the full video below for more insights.

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Digital Transformation is not a 9-5 Job

Social, Agile and Transformation

Because before diving into the end of year budgeting, planning, and moving transformation programs forward, I. Has your team come up for air after adjusting to COVID, remote working, and realigning digital transformation priorities? .

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Second school district sues TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others over youth mental health crisis

GeekWire

The Kent School District in Washington state has joined Seattle Public Schools in filing suit against TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and their parent companies, seeking compensation to address the youth mental health crisis that both districts allege has been caused by the social media companies.

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Ballmer Group gives $38M to bolster Washington state’s ailing mental health services

GeekWire

Ballmer Group , an organization created by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, is donating $38 million over the next few years to create and strengthen multiple programs that support mental health services. The University of Washington’s School of Social Work will coordinate the five-year program.

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