SLED GovWin Recon February 8, 2021

SLED Market News:

• Covid-19’s Hit to State and Local Revenues Is Smaller Than Many Feared
• Funds for state and local governments remain a sticking point in COVID relief talks

State Agency News:

• In a year of tumult, Gov. Bill Lee says the state of Tennessee is one of hope — and increased spending
• Pa. budget: Gov. Tom Wolf proposes small increase to state government workforce
• Hospitals, state budget under strain from growth in MassHealth

Transportation:

• DelDOT details budget request

SLED IT:

• Nevada governor touts proposal to allow tech companies to create local governments

Cloud Computing / Data Center Consolidation / Virtualization:

• Big variables cloud upcoming CT budget debate

Cybersecurity:

• How Will the DOTGOV Act Strengthen Government Website Security?

Coronavirus:

• Schumer says COVID bill will split aid between state, local governments
• Gov. Abbott: Texas is working with FEMA to create vaccination 'Super Sites' with 5K+ doses a day

Public Safety:

• Local governments may lose budget flexibility on public safety spending

Vendor News:

• New Contract Between WEX Bank and NASPO ValuePoint Offers Savings To States and Other Eligible Users

Waste, Fraud and Abuse:

• SC governor fires state agency chief, demands investigation into $600K contract

Energy:

• Ga. lawmakers push bills to limit local government sway over energy rules

Technology:

• States are failing on big tech and privacy — Biden must take the lead