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The National Association of Counties briefed reporters Wednesday on the needs and demands placed on county governments around the nation as they respond to the evolving new coronavirus crisis. READ MORE Hard-Hit Transit Asks Congress for $12.9B in Emergency Funds
The coronavirus is expected to cost public transit around $6 billion in lost revenue in the coming months. As communities across the country opt to limit public exposure, transit agencies will struggle to make ends meet. READ MORE Coronavirus: 2020 Gov Tech Events Are Moving Online
In the wake of large-scale event cancellations due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and resultant concerns, many scheduled events and panels are moving online to host virtual discussions instead. READ MORE What Can Buying Cars Teach Us About Technical Debt?
The time and resources it takes to maintain technology increases as the technology ages, creating technical debt that represents a drain on government balance sheets. But there is a path forward for IT leaders. READ MORE Startup Using Blockchain for Vital Records Gets First Client
Vital Chain, a Cleveland-based startup that uses blockchain technology to create a secure way of digitizing and cataloguing birth and death certificates, is the second of parent company Ownum’s product launches. READ MORE | 