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Lia Russell
Management
SMART Act looks to help local government COVID response
The State Municipal Assistant for Response and Transition Act would provide $500 billion in funding to state and municipal governments to offset the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Management
Dems plan COVID relief for state, local government
Democratic lawmakers want the next stimulus package to provide state and local governments with as much as $700 billion in block aid grants and increased funding for Medicaid to help them retain workers and avoid layoffs.
Digital Government
New federal hires get virtual onboarding
While COVID-19 keeps workers out of the office, federal agencies are using remote technologies to onboard new employees.
Digital Government
Automation pays off
Chatbots, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence are all helping federal agencies save thousands of hours of labor.
Digital Government
Acquisition leans into automation
The federal acquisition workforce is enthusiastic about the potential of robotics process automation to limit data bias, streamline regulations and reduce outside contracting.
Digital Government
USAID automates HR services
The U.S. Agency for International Development automated common human resource processes, freeing up its HR employees to address more complex issues.
Digital Government