There’s no question that state and local governments have witnessed massive changes over the last seven months. And, there’s no doubt that many of those changes are here to stay. For its sixth and final Virtual Town Hall in this year’s series, we’ll explore how state and local government workers are fairing across agencies and departments amid the massive changes and innovations that we’ve witnessed throughout 2020.

State and local governments have more data at their fingertips than ever before, enabling them to make more timely and precise decisions regarding their programs and services. In healthy economic times, governments can afford to sacrifice effectiveness and efficiency and still deliver high-level services. But, with tightening budgets and rising citizen expectations, it has never been more critical for governments to deliver relevant, effective...

As in almost every industry and discipline, the Covid-19 pandemic hit state and local governments hard. Some employees lacked tools for telework; many call centers faced backlogs, to name only a few of the challenges governments across the country faced this year. It’s clear: having a resiliency strategy to enable continuity of operations and minimize disruption is key when delivering essential services to citizens and delivering on the...

In this unprecedented moment, federal, state and local governments' missions are more important than ever. As agencies across the country operate with remote and in-person hybrid workforces, leaders must have the right technical solutions in place to keep pace with telework increases. How are agencies utilizing future networks and new technologies in the face of teleworking mandates? And how are federal, state and local IT communities collabo...

Public health officials are on the front lines of the coronavirus response: but how are their tools, policies, and practices keeping up? How are state and local leaders innovating to increase public healthcare capacity and care for patients and quarantine workers alike? This Town Hall will explore the people and technology behind the most dextrous response plans, and lessons learned from state and local responses so far. Attendees will leave...

A year ago, only about 3.4% of the total U.S. workforce worked remotely. Although it’s too soon to accurately count the uptick in remote work, suffice to say the number has grown exponentially since all of our lives were upended by the novel coronavirus pandemic.Federal, state, and local government agencies have faced immense pressure to continue providing citizen services while also keeping their employees safe. But with such a quick an...

As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the nation, Americans have turned to federal, state and local governments for timely, authoritative information and services. Even as the majority of the government follows maximum telework guidance, the government's essential mission does not stop and technology has been key to ensuring this continuity of operations. During this digital webcast, we will sit down with government and industry experts to share case...

On the front lines of constituent services, cities need flexible, scalable, sustainable and interoperable technologies that enable them to innovate, solve persistent problems, and promote equity. Amazon’s City on a Cloud Challenge recognizes those governments who are going above and beyond for their cities and constituents. During this webcast, you’ll learn how cities are using their data to solve top challenges and achieve their m...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of hazards they face are ever-evolving: look no further than the current pandemic. Not to mention, local and state officials still have to contend with the possibility of simultaneously responding to severe weather events and cyberattacks. How are state and local officials taking precautions, boosting preparedness, and promoting recovery? This Town Hall wil...