Agenda
Times are subject to change.
1:00 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
Opening Remarks
Welcome to the State of Spending
1:03 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
Revenue and Budgeting for State Government
Editorial Speaker: Shelby Kerns, Executive Director, NASBO
Editorial Speaker: Alex Adams, Administrator, Idaho Division of Financial Management
Moderator: Richard Greene, Senior Advisor, Route Fifty
Throughout the last year, the federal government invested billions of dollars in relief and aid to states through the American Rescue Plan and other funding initiatives. While relief was welcome, state and local governments are now looking toward recovery. During this panel, we will hear from state and local governments on how they are utilizing recovery packages such as the American Jobs Plan to better serve their employees and constituents. We will also hear from state governments on tracking cryptocurrency, NFT’s and other new revenue streams.
On Demand
1:40 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
The State of Infrastructure Spending
Editorial Speaker: Jeff Davis, Senior Fellow, Eno Center for Transportation
Bill Lucia, Senior Editor, Route Fifty
With the potential passing of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, state governments will receive vast amounts of funding to improve infrastructure across the board. This panel will dive into the funding available to states and hear from leaders about how to prepare for this potential influx of money dedicated to infrastructure.
On Demand
2:13 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
The Outlook for New Investments in Technology
Editorial Speaker: Matt Pincus, Director of Government Affairs, NASCIO
Moderator: Alisha Powell Gillis, Senior Editor, Route Fifty
In a world where technology changes and evolves at such a rapid pace, it can be difficult for states to keep up. Through federal investments, states have an unprecedented opportunity to better protect against security threats such as ransomware, bring affordable networks to communities across the country, and deliver services digitally. Join state and local officials for this panel discussion around how to leverage new funding to modernize technology.
On Demand
2:37 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
Spotlight: New Revenue
Editorial Speaker: Mark Ferrandino, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Revenue
Moderator: Alisha Powell Gillis, Senior Editor, Route Fifty
State governments are increasing leveraging new forms of revenue, from cannabis to gambling. During this spotlight session we will speak with a state leader responsible for implementing these programs and share lessons learned with our audience.
On Demand
2:57 PM EDT
Thursday, October 21
Closing Remarks
Thank you for watching the State of Spending