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COMMUNITY & LOCAL GOV NEWS
APRIL 14, 2020

Coronavirus: Obama Speaks at Zoom Meeting of U.S. Mayors
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative has been digitally convening mayors from around the world for weeks to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, governmental response, and localized recovery efforts. READ MORE

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Future Ready: Preparing Today’s Government Leaders for Tomorrow’s Realities
Discover best practice papers and read innovative stories for how industry leaders are using Google Cloud. Join events alongside IT professionals, developers, and executives at dozens of nationwide events and digital webinars.
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Leading in a Crisis: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Minefield
The current global pandemic has upended the operations of government organizations around the world. Here are five recommendations for leaders confronting the “once in a lifetime” coronavirus crisis. READ MORE

Coronavirus Is Inspiring Wave of Gov Tech Volunteerism
The U.S. Digital Response is a volunteer effort made of some 3,500 technology experts. Their mission is to help all levels of government meet increased service demands during the COVID-19 crisis. READ MORE

Report: 'American Dream' Distant for Teens Without Broadband
4-H and Microsoft released a report that captures how much broadband can mean to youth and their communities. Teens who lack Internet access were shown to be less optimistic than their peers. READ MORE

Coronavirus: Obama Speaks at Zoom Meeting of U.S. Mayors
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative has been digitally convening mayors from around the world for weeks to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, governmental response, and localized recovery efforts. READ MORE

What’s New in Civic Tech: Cities Launch COVID-19 Web Portals
Plus, government support groups launch a new COVID-19 local action tracker, the Civic Innovation Challenge kicks off with $9 million in funding, and the New York State Digital Service is now hiring. READ MORE

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ERP Modernization: How the Cloud Delivers Scalability, Security and Innovation
As government officials prepare to upgrade their SAP environments to the latest version, the reasons to move ERP to the cloud are very compelling. With the right cloud choices, CIOs can capitalize on technology and innovation through a robust platform that will help future-proof government agencies and deliver enhanced citizen services for years to come.
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License Plate Scanners Are Coming to Victorville, Calif.

Companies Pull Scooters from Atlanta After City Order

Texas University Spearheads COVID-19 Survey Effort 

Pennsylvania School District Adjusts to Remote Learning

Ohio Sees Uptick in Mental Health Telemedicine Treatments

Stranded University Students Get Supplies from Robot Deliveries

400-Mile Fiber-Optic Network Goes Online in Colorado

Coronavirus Compounds Challenges for Special Education

Software Company Sues State Ed Dept for Copyright Violation

Amazon Has Started Building Its Own Coronavirus Test Lab

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The Next Normal: Short-, Mid- and Long-Term COVID-19 Needs

COVID-19 Lessons May Boost State Gov Digital Equity Work

County Group Talks Strain, Recovery as Crisis Rolls On

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Beyond the Hype: A Guide for the Intelligent Use of AI

Redefining How CIOs and CISOs Should Approach Cybersecurity in the Future

Future of Work: Recruiting and Retaining Employees in the Government IT Workforce

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