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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 | 