Across the nation, cities are confronting a full roster of opportunities. Federal funding from the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act has allowed city governments to invest in their communities like never before. And whether that funding is used to improve hard infrastructure, connect communities to reliable broadband, or drive innovations that better support government, leaders are empowered in new ways...

Cybersecurity protocols have evolved rapidly over the past year, due in part to zero-trust priorities set within President Joe Biden’s May 12 Executive Order. However, there remain barriers to this momentum at the state and local level. This webcast unpacks these very barriers and explores the state and local approach to zero-trust architectures.

Climate change has recently been listed as a major challenge among government leaders, showing what a significant threat it poses to our country. But how are leaders preparing to fight an invisible enemy? And what can happen in this administration and beyond to ensure it’s both prepared for the inevitable consequences of climate change, and ensure it does its part to mitigate the future impacts as much as possible? During our forum, Next...

Billions of dollars are flowing into state capitols, city halls and county executive offices. The historic infusion of cash to state and local governments represents a unique opportunity for innovation in infrastructure, technology, economic development and more. But how exactly will states, cities and counties use the money? What are they investing in long-term? And how are they tracking the effectiveness of new goods, programs and services f...

As funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act begin to flow to states, cities and counties, the real work of restoring the nation's infrastructure has only begun. However, many obstacles including inflation, procurement delays due to supply chain disruptions, and worker shortages threaten the progress of states and localities to achieve their desired outcomes. In this special GovExec TV episode, Route Fifty will sit down with key fe...

Billions of dollars are flowing into state capitols, city halls and county executive offices. The historic infusion of cash to state and local governments represents a unique opportunity for innovation in infrastructure, technology, economic development and more. But how exactly will states, cities and counties use the money? What are they investing in long-term? And how are they tracking the effectiveness of new goods, programs and services f...

The recently released White House budget is not just a blueprint for the Biden administration’s plan for federal modernization, but also a roadmap for what leaders believe lies ahead for the relationship between the government and the people. From increased biometric and credentialing systems at the TSA to more data and AI tools at the local level, the proposals reveal what’s to come. This June, join GovExec as we look forward, tal...

Now two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are living in a new normal, and everything from home delivery services to remote medicine has been revolutionized by cloud services. Government leaders are struggling to tackle both the latest advances in technology as well as find secure ways to protect user data. How can agencies do both and successfully manage outcomes? During this bi-annual event, Nextgov, Defense One, and Route Fifty are bringi...

Across the nation, transportation systems are struggling to meet the needs of their constituents. From decaying infrastructure to deferred maintenance to outdated mechanics, current approaches to moving people and goods are missing the mark. As billions of dollars in federal funding flow out of Washington, state and local governments are poised to heavily invest in transportation modernization like never before. The promise of electric vehicle...

Join Route Fifty as our Follow the Money series shifts toward technology and modernization. The key to technological advancements is affordable and reliable access to broadband. Yet, many communities still are underserved or unserved. State and local governments across the nation are leveraging federal investments to bridge the digital divide. We’ll take a closer look at how federal funds from ARPA like the Capital Projects Fund and the...