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Digital Communities
COMMUNITY & LOCAL GOV NEWS
JULY 30, 2020

DIGITAL CITIES SURVEY 2020
Call for Entries Digital Cities Survey 2020
The Center for Digital Government invites all U.S. cities to participate in the Digital Cities Survey. Get recognized for your achievements, including your COVID-19 response efforts!
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Will Telework Provide Economic Boosts to Smaller Local Areas?
After COVID-19 forced millions to work from home, many have implied that the telework trend can lead to growth in more rural communities. A state office in Oregon, however, advises local areas to temper expectations. READ MORE

Transit Leaders Ask Congress for $32B in Relief Funding
In a press conference Tuesday, the American Public Transportation Association put forward a request for $32 billion as Congress considers another $1 trillion round of funding to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Will CISA Be the Savior of State and Local Cybersecurity?
There is agreement on both sides of the aisle that an expansion of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would benefit state and local efforts. There isn't consensus on just how that should happen. READ MORE

Pandemic Forces Seismic Shifts for County Government IT
The novel coronavirus forced the nearly overnight shift from government offices to work-from-home setups. In Oakland County, Mich., a vendor helped officials navigate this process with enhanced cybersecurity tools. READ MORE

GOV EXPERIENCE AWARDS
Call for Nominations: Government Experience Awards 2020
The Center for Digital Government invites all U.S. state and local governments to participate in the Government Experience Awards. Get recognized for your improved experience of government, including your COVID-19 efforts!
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Smart Columbus Calls on Volunteers for Latest Tech Deployment

Independence, Mo., Moves Forward with IT, Cyber Upgrades

Illinois Parents Push Schools to Expand Online Class Options

Texas Education, Tech Leaders Team to Close Digital Divide

South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Police to Purchase Body Cams

Cleveland Transit Sees Ridership Uptick After Pandemic Lows

In Rural Minnesota, 1 in 5 Lack High-Speed Internet Access

Massachusetts City’s Public Meetings to Remain Virtual

Michigan Superintendent Recommends Virtual Start to Year

Indiana Schools Outline Virtual Start to New School Year

Local Gov, Academic Research Team Works on Rural Broadband

EDITOR'S CHOICE

What’s New in Civic Tech: CfA Compiles COVID Response Work

How Will Future Policy Affect Citizens' Access to Telehealth?

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Paper: Guide to Efficiency Tools in Local Government

Paper: Delivering Flawless Digital Experiences for Citizens and Employees

Paper: Best of What's New in Data, Identity and Privacy

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