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...

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...

With a global pandemic forcing government agencies to work remotely, cyber attacks on the rise across all levels of government, and cyber warfare an ever-looming threat, cybersecurity has never been more critical to public sector organizations, or more challenging. Through the Cybersmart TV series, Nextgov and Route Fifty will team up with Carahsoft and its partners to drive the government conversation around cybersecurity. Now in its fourth y...

Though they often bring great promise, many ambitions of IT modernization fail to achieve their goals of a more efficient government. And as the last 18 months have demonstrated, it’s the same services that are often overlooked that may be the most crucial. From reliable unemployment systems to support for warfighters at the edge , these technologies serve as the backbone for government, and should seek to grow and evolve at the same pac...

For states across the U.S., it's a pivotal moment as they seek to recover from the pandemic, and plan to spend billions of dollars in new federal aid. The policy and spending decisions that state leaders make today will have lasting effects for decades to come on infrastructure, services and, ultimately, the lives of their constituents. With this in mind, there are pressing questions about how states will prioritize resources, modernize infras...

Identity and access management has become a critical tool in the government’s fight against cyber threats. As more users access more information from more locations than ever before, challenges around authentication and data access on different networks are growing acute. How can agencies balance the need for seamless user experiences with security requirements? What role should identity and access management play in the overall security...

Over the last eight months, the Biden administration has ushered in new information technology policies, priorities, and programs. For the third installation of Cyber Defenders, GovExec will convene IT leaders from the Defense Department, federal agencies and municipal governments to discuss where cyber programs stand.

The state and local transportation sector was heavily upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. From increasing rates of curbside delivery that necessitated street redesign, to adjusted traffic rates and plummeting public transit usage, state and local governments have been examining ways to retool their transportation approaches for nearly 18 months. During this digital event, we’ll explore how state and municipal leaders are reimagining transp...