Plus, Louisville data officer departs for new nonprofit role, survey shows most cities expect revenue loss and service cuts, Code for America to host second virtual summit panel and more...

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APRIL 21, 2020

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Is Coronavirus a Catalyst for Telecommuting to City Hall?
Local governments across the country have had to scramble to get work-from-home setups put in place during the COVID-19 crisis, and some say it may lead to permanent changes in staff policies. READ MORE

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Louisville Data Officer Departs for New Nonprofit Role
Michael Schnuerle made history as the first chief data officer of Louisville, Ky. A long-time maker of open-source tools, he will join the Open Mobility Foundation later in April. READ MORE

Survey Shows Most Cities Expect Revenue Loss, Service Cuts
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on an economic deep freeze, and as a result, most cities in the U.S. are anticipating revenue shortfalls this year, according to new survey data — especially the larger cities. READ MORE

Code for America to Host Second Virtual Summit Panel
After the nation’s leading civic tech group cancelled its annual summit in March, organizers have started to host digital programming, with the second event now slated to take place this week. READ MORE

Leading in a Crisis: 3 Kinds of Resilience to Strive For
The current pandemic is composed of intense sprints during an enduring marathon. Leading an organization through COVID-19 means developing three types of resilience: personal, institutional and post-crisis. READ MORE

What’s New in Civic Tech: New App Traces Coronavirus Contact
Plus, University of Michigan launches an online guide to help stimulus check recipients; civic technologist creates free chatbots for health service; the New York State tech team attracts 6,500 volunteers; and more. READ MORE

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ERP Modernization: How the Cloud Delivers Scalability, Security and Innovation
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Oakland County, Mich., COVID-19 Data Exposed in Leak

Ohio County Sends More Employees Home Amid Infections

Texas Lags Behind in Census Participation, Despite Digital Push

Maine Towns Use Webinar Format to Stop Zoom Trolling

Public Struggles to Participate in Online Meetings

Atlanta Area Internet Usage Soars During Ongoing Pandemic

Minnesota Cities Turn to Online Meetings Amid Crisis

Massachusetts Supreme Court Backs Use of License Plate Cameras

Residents Lacking Fast Internet Struggle to Work at Home

BRIEF: Camden County, Mo., Falls Victim to Cyberattack

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Text-to-911 Saves Lives, but Data Suggests It Remains Rare

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Coronavirus: What Are We Learning About Online Instruction?

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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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