Feds Offer Greater Flexibility to Use ARPA Money for Housing
Counties welcomed the updated American Rescue Plan Act guidance. With rents and home prices high, the Biden administration is urging states and localities to put some of their federal pandemic aid towards housing programs.
The Nation’s Most Ambitious Train Station Renovation Projects
New York City is looking at a major rail station makeover. But around the country, other noteworthy projects were completed in recent years or are now in the works.
USDA to test mobile SNAP payments with state partners
Five state pilot projects will help USDA determine the requirements and resources that would be necessary for participants to use phones, tablets or smart watches to receive their benefits.
Senate Package Has $3B for Communities Cut Apart by Highways
The “neighborhood access and equity grants” would supplement earlier funding in the infrastructure law and could go towards a range of projects. About a third of the money is earmarked for lower-income areas.
Senate Approves Rollback of Biden’s Infrastructure Permitting Rules
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin joined Republicans in voting for the plan, which has the backing of business and labor groups. It still faces a vote in the House and a likely veto. Even so, supporters see hope for permitting changes on the horizon.
Digital forms bring low-cost transparency, accessibility to city programs
With CiviForm -- an open source, shared software tool – Bloomington has streamlined the application process for scholarships, utilities assistance and IT equipment donations.
3G retirement blamed for some delayed Michigan election results
The Wayne County Clerk’s Office said the March retirement was partly responsible for delayed reporting in 65 counties across the state.
A Staggering Backlog of Transit Upgrades Is Stacking Up
New federal funding from the infrastructure law will help. But some older systems have deep problems, underscored by track fires, breakdowns and delays.
Civic engagement takes off with digital survey and respect for community feedback
An easily accessible cloud-based questionnaire and analytics tool helped Corona, California, get more than five times more responses from residents than previous efforts.
Texas Skirting Federal Environmental Law to Push For Highway Expansion
The state department of transportation says many of its highway projects have “no significant impact.”
Transit Agencies Vulnerable to Cyber Threats, Researchers Warn
They say the sector is in need of a "twenty-first century security upgrade" and that physical infrastructure is sometimes supported by obsolete software.
State and local law enforcement may get drone detection authority
The legislation introduced in the Senate would also establish a list of authorized detection equipment to ensure governments purchase approved technology.
Debunking Stereotypes About Mobile Homes Could Make Them a New Face of Affordable Housing
COMMENTARY | Over 20 million Americans live in manufactured housing. Yet many people, including urban planners and affordable housing researchers, see mobile homes as problematic.
Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
A $7.3B Pot of Money to Prepare Infrastructure for Climate Change
The new federal funding aims to make transportation assets, like roads, transit systems and ports more resilient to flooding, wildfires and other extreme weather and climate threats.
Power struggles in Data Center Alley
Higher electricity load forecasts and transmission challenges may create reliability issues for new data center projects in Northern Virginia.
6 Things For State and Local Governments to Watch With Democrats' Climate and Tax Deal
With billions in proposed spending, the package could affect both government programs and regional economies.
AI can be a first line of defense in fielding 988 calls
As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is being rolled out, most localities are still unprepared and understaffed.
Unexpected Deal Renews Hope for Billions in Climate Funding
The agreement, struck by key Democrats in the U.S. Senate and backed by President Biden, could mean a huge influx of federal dollars for environment and clean energy initiatives.
Checking in With Mitch Landrieu on the Infrastructure Law
President Biden’s top advisor on the $1.2 trillion package tells Route Fifty that 5,000 projects across the country are underway, and that the White House is meeting regularly with state infrastructure coordinators. He also knocked Republicans wavering on the transition to electric vehicles.
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