Is Participatory Budgeting Coming to a Local Government Near You?
Amid an influx of billions of federal dollars, some think the tool may see an uptick in use.
California Governor Announces Plan to ‘Create More Housing, Faster’
In an effort to tackle one of the country’s largest homeless populations, Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced plans to build 1,200 tiny homes and spend $1 billion on local homelessness initiatives.
State & Local Roundup: Bank Collapses Add to Worries for State and Local Officials
Plus: Lawmakers want to tighten SNAP work requirements; Conservatives continue DEI assault; A potential labor strike in L.A.; and more news you can use from around the country.
An Attack on Auditor Independence Jeopardizes One State’s Fiscal Future
The Iowa Senate passed a bill that severely limits its auditor’s access to critical documents. The ramifications could be severe.
One State’s Grant Management Breakthrough
With the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.
Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Boost Affordable Housing
Housing advocates have praised the president’s budget proposal, which would give housing programs a $1.1 billion bump.
As Supreme Court Considers Student Loan Forgiveness, States May Expand Their Programs
At least two dozen bills are moving through legislatures this spring.
House GOP Tightens Rules for Earmarks
The move will likely limit future funding for state and local government projects in the areas of education, human services and workforce development, as well as for government operations.
State & Local Roundup: The Child Tax Credit Gets a Boost
President Biden this week proposed bringing back the 2021 expanded credit amidst moves by states to enact their own. Plus: A red state pot rebuke; Tennessee restricts Nashville’s city council; Boston transit troubles; and more news you can use from around the country.
Here’s What’s In Biden’s Budget Plan for State and Local Governments
The administration, among other things, wants to dramatically increase funding for housing and restore the child tax credit.
5 Ways Local Governments Can Make Spending Smarter
COMMENTARY | There’s a lot wrong with the way governments purchase goods and services. But there are also ways to bring creativity and efficiency to procurement, harnessing it for innovation and economic growth.
Democrats Plan to Take Another Pass at Cannabis Banking Bill
They are hoping a bill sponsored by Democratic and Republican senators will be more successful and finally address local governments’ concerns about crime.
Colorado Expands Unemployment Insurance—And Others Are Watching Closely
Colorado’s low-cost approach to getting benefits out the door quickly could provide a model for adapting or modernizing public assistance programs elsewhere.
White House’s Environmental Justice Tool Still Comes Up Short, Advocates Say
Groups worry that the criteria that determines which communities qualify is too broad and may lead to federal grant money bypassing the people who need it most.
Republicans Want to Incentivize States to Recover Stolen Unemployment Benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill this week that would let states keep 25% of any money they recover that was fraudulently obtained or improperly given out.
In Preview of Debt Limit Fight, House Republicans Target Climate Funds
A House Environment subcommittee voted to claw back $27 billion from President Biden’s climate law, signaling what the GOP may demand in future budget negotiations.
Nurturing Entrepreneurship Boosts Economic Growth
COMMENTARY | States should direct more money from incentives to small businesses and entrepreneurs and less to attracting large companies.
Feds to Hand Out $39B to Chip Makers in Workforce Development Subsidies
To access the funding, companies will not only need to show how they plan to train and recruit workers, but also how they will provide child care.
Demand Heats Up for Grants Management Solutions
With state and local entities having to track extraordinary numbers of grants, thanks to unprecedented amounts of pandemic-related federal funding, the search for software that can simplify grants management is on.
Treasury Reopens ‘Help Desk’ for States and Localities
The call center, which fielded 300 calls and about 2,000 emails a week before it was shut down, provided governments with assistance on the handling of various pandemic-related programs.
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