Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesCoronavirus highlights socioeconomic inequality in New York CityCOVID-19 has decimated poorer neighborhoods. And the impacts will be long term for people relying on safety net programs.May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesFraud and big business bites out of S.M.B. relief spur federal investigationBig businesses drained loans before many in need could apply, compelling a D.O.J. investigation. And hackers are trying to get funds too.May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesPandemic drives federal lobbying spending to record highsLobbying is the legal act of attempting to influence policy decisions. And COVID-19 has caused lobbyists to spend big on health care.May 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesStimulus package part 4: Replenished relief for small business and health careThe package bolsters the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, emergency grants and loans. Here’s everything in it.Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesSocial distancing is not only saving lives. It’s saving the economy.Will lifting stay-at-home orders be a choice between protecting lives and financial health?Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesHey airlines: Don’t use coronavirus bailout money on stock buybacksBusinesses buy back shares to compound cash. Here’s what a stock buyback is and how it affects companies, the economy and you.Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
Thomas GordoninGovSight Civic TechnologiesStimulus package part 4: A much-needed infrastructural injectionThe federal government is considering a package to improve mass transit, internet access and more amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Apr 4, 2020Apr 4, 2020