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.
Cheaper 3D printing uses little nozzles and a ‘slicer’
The new approach increases printing resolution and size as well as significantly decreases printing time.
Civic Engagement in One City Takes Off With a Digital Survey and Respect for 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.
The time is now for quantum-safe security
Agencies must understand what data is at risk and mitigate that risk with crypto-agile solutions as post quantum crypto standards are finalized.
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.
Republican Election Deniers Rack Up State Level Primary Wins
Former President Trump's clout in state elections was on display this week. In Arizona, his picks for governor and five seats in the legislature won their primaries. In Michigan, five of 10 Trump-endorsed legislative candidates on the ballot prevailed.
A California Man’s ‘Painful and Terrifying’ Road to a Monkeypox Diagnosis
As monkeypox cases rise, some patients are struggling to find the resources and treatment they need to effectively address their condition.
Looser Liquor Laws Boosted Restaurants — and Maybe Problem Drinking
“Covid brought about a long-delayed reckoning about how alcohol is regulated and controlled.”
HUD’s New Plan to Help Low-Income Renters
The department of Housing and Urban Development is looking to give households a boost building credit, saving money and improving financial literacy.
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.
HUD offers $2.8B for evidence-based homelessness solutions
Applicants for grants under the agency’s Continuum of Care program must support their proposals with data showing local homelessness challenges and program service metrics.
Hopes Dim for Lifting SALT Cap in Senate Deal
Sen. Bob Menendez, a key proponent of revamping a limit on the state and local tax deduction, is signaling he will support the measure even if it does not raise the $10,000 cap.
States Post Yellow Alerts to Try to Nab Hit-and-Run Drivers
Hit-and-run crash fatalities in the United States jumped 26% from 2019 to 2020.
More Governments Join National Fine and Fee Reform Effort
Seven additional cities and counties are set to take part in the initiative, which is seeking to rework fines and fees that often fall most heavily on low-income and minority residents.
With Prices Rising, States and Cities Must Raise Their Minimum Wages
COMMENTARY | Some states and localities have already pegged minimum wage hikes to inflation. But with the federal pay floor stuck at $7.25 for over a decade, it's time for more to take action.
Coyotes Are Here to Stay in Cities. Here’s How to Appreciate Them From a Distance
COMMENTARY | Though they can get a bad rap, coyotes often aren't as aggressive as many believe them to be. And in fact, they may bring some benefits to cities.
Data-driven HR management faces uphill climb
While data can help state and local human resources agencies make better decisions, legacy technology, skills gaps and staff resistance can stand in the way, a new report says.
Mixed reality headset helps measure forests
With a Microsoft Hololens and the VegSense app, researchers have developed a suitable, low-cost alternative to traditional classical field measurements of vegetation below the canopy.
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.
Averting the next pandemic with real-time health data
The Center for Public Health Data would aggregate federal, state and local health data and make it accessible in real time so it can be used for decision-making as health threats unfold.
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