How Mayors are Factoring in Equity as Their Cities Spend Federal Aid
“We're trying to change the status quo,” says one city leader.
Biden's Infrastructure Czar Offers Tips for Cities Seeking Grants
Mitch Landrieu, a former mayor, suggested that local governments can act now to prepare for competitive funding programs available under the new $1.2 trillion public works law.
Mayors Struggle With How to Push Vaccination Rates Higher
Incentive programs remain on the table, along with requirements for showing proof of vaccine to enter indoor spaces.
Federal Policies Help Spur Municipal Bond Market, but Headwinds Remain
Analysts are generally optimistic about the stability of government finances, but lingering issues—Covid, inflation and supply chain bottlenecks—pose economic and fiscal risks in the short term.
Flush With Federal Aid, City Finance Officers Offer Optimistic Outlook
"It has been a rather incredible two-year period," notes one official.
Traffic Fines Lead to Potential 'Misaligned Fiscal Incentives'
More than 40 states use money generated from speeding tickets for criminal justice and other services, but even minor adjustments to shore up local budgets can hit individuals hard, according to a new report.
The Messiest Local Government Issue
The problem of building, maintaining and expanding sewer systems never seems to go away.
How Cities Should Think About Equity and Revenues
COMMENTARY | City leaders are tackling structural inequities in access to wealth and opportunity. An infusion of federal dollars provides an opportunity to rethink past fiscal choices.
The $1.6B Federal Plan to Spur Local Zoning Reforms
A grant program proposed in Democrats’ massive spending bill is designed to help with zoning code rewrites. But how much can it do to boost the supply of affordable housing?
How One City is Working to Make Spending Data More Transparent
Efforts by Los Angeles' controller to open up city fiscal data took on an added dimension when Covid-19 hit.
How Cities Are Addressing Mental Distress
Successful programs include partnerships between social workers and first responders, incorporate data and recognize larger social factors affecting health and well-being, like racism, experts say.
Buttigieg Emphasizes Need for Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure Grants
Speaking to city leaders, the transportation secretary also said his department would strive to make programs "user friendly" for communities of all sizes and highlighted road safety efforts.
For City Leaders, an Upbeat Moment Mixed With Challenges Old and New
Historic amounts of federal funding are flowing to the local level. But cities are also grappling with a host of difficult problems.
Cyber Insurance for Local Governments Costs More, Covers Less
More governments have cyber incident coverage than ever before, but the escalated risk of ransomware and cyberattacks means higher premiums, rising deductibles and greater scrutiny of security protocols.
One County Will Give $76 Million in ‘Hero Pay’ to Public Employees for Covid Response
Most full-time workers in California’s Santa Clara County will receive $2,500 bonuses, all paid for with the county's federal Covid-19 relief allotment.
The 311 Lifeline: How Governments Enhanced Call Centers During the Pandemic
State and municipal governments established special hotlines or expanded the type of services residents could access through 311 call centers during the pandemic.
New Survey Finds Differences in How Local Agencies Adopt Software
The poll of over 800 local government officials looks at trends with how departments are embracing specialized software and how satisfied they are with it.
$1B for Urban Highway Removals On the Way, More Money Could Follow
Advocates say $4 billion in domestic spending legislation that could help revamp roads that split apart cities is a crucial addition to funding in the infrastructure bill Congress approved last week.
Homelessness, Homicides and Hospitality: One City’s Ongoing Reputation Problem
Portland, Oregon, once a popular travel destination for business travelers, foodies and nature lovers, is struggling to regain its tourism footing after months of social justice protests and record crime rates.
Lessons From the Virginia Governor’s Race: Pay Attention to Voters’ Concerns Instead of Making It All About National Politics
COMMENTARY | A former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush watched the Virginia governor’s race through the eyes of her students at the University of Virginia, whose concerns were shared by most voters.
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