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SERIES: COVID-19’s Long-Term Policy Implications - The Implications of COVID-19 on Infrastructure

As policymakers seek to provide relief to key sectors of the national economy, they are considering the long-term benefits of investing in long overdue critical infrastructure projects.

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COVID 3.5, 4.0, 5.0: Proposals for Future Stimulus Legislation

Plurus Strategies has been compiling a list of provisions, broken down by key industries, that could be a part of upcoming relief packages. As we continue to respond to the impacts of the pandemic, it’s important to have a good idea of what future bills could contain. The legislative situation is very fluid, and priorities and timelines continue to shift on a frequent basis. We are likely to see additional legislation that expands the role of government and allocates significantly more funding for the COVID-19 response.

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COVID-19: Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and the Digital Divide

Ongoing federal, state, and local guidance promoting social distancing, significant shifts to teleworking and remote learning, and the increasing desire for online access to information and entertainment have spotlighted the importance of technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity to limiting the negative impacts of the global pandemic and preserving the American way of life.

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