Governance & Finance: Page 17

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    Report: Census Bureau data suggests a return to normalcy for residential real estate

    Report: Census Bureau data suggests a return to normalcy for residential real estate

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 3, 2023
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    New York’s traffic congestion pricing plan: What we know so far

    A review board discussed toll fees, credits and charges for taxi and ride-hailing passengers as it prepares to issue recommendations for the first-in-the-nation program.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    FMCSA awards over $125 million in grants to increase roadway safety

    FMCSA awards $128 million in grants. Is your organization eligible for future funding?  

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    White House publishes climate resilience framework, announces more than $500M for resilience projects

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.While comm...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 1, 2023
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    How governments can help older adults age in place during a housing crisis

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.As a short...

    By Michelle Kobayashi • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Advocacy organizations call for congressional action ahead of looming federal shutdown

    Advocacy organizations call for congressional action ahead of looming federal shutdown

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Federal government shutdown: Here’s how it could impact cities, states and transportation

    While most transit programs will be unaffected, some funding for Amtrak and state law enforcement initiatives could be delayed.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt

    The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many older workers out of their public service jobs and into early retirement—contributing to the start of the ongoing ‘great resignation’ economic trend while leaving a knowledge gap that’s not easy for younger generations to fill.

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 28, 2023
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    City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

    City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee

    Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of funding and its climate and equity aims while Democrats were largely supportive of the Biden administration's goals.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Local leaders to have formal role in COP28 for the first time

    "For the world to tackle climate change effectively, mayors and governors need a bigger seat at the table,” said UN special envoy Michael Bloomberg.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 20, 2023
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    HUD awards 28 multifamily subsidized properties $18 million for green energy retrofits, modernization

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The challe...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 19, 2023
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    5 ways procurement can lead on government sustainability

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.A seat at ...

    By Steven Isaac • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Best laid plans: Here are a few steps cities and counties should take when a federal grant comes their way

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Part 1 of ...

    By Michael Keating • Sept. 19, 2023
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    How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

    Siloed and disjointed workforce development ecosystems can’t keep up with the dynamic needs of today’s economy. Isolated departments across government, business, nonprofits and academia are sometimes too slow to adapt to new workforce needs or to adjust to new technologies—resulting in significant skills gaps and talent shortages.

    By John O’Leary • Sept. 19, 2023
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    NYC Council approves safety-focused e-bike and e-scooter trade-in program

    The program would help owners upgrade to electric bikes and e-scooters that meet UL certification requirements set by a New York City law that took effect Sept. 16.

    By • Updated Sept. 21, 2023
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    Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.It’s been ...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The nomina...

    By Michelle Havich • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Dashboards and software help simplify financial funding and reporting for cities and counties

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Government...

    By Michael Keating • Sept. 8, 2023
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    EPA seeks advisers on ‘critical’ local government issues

    The Environmental Protection Agency will pick up to five officials who represent local, state, tribal or territorial governments to serve one-year terms.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 8, 2023
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    How 2 big US transit agencies approach equity

    Community members, small businesses and the agency's own workforce can provide crucial input to programs and projects, agency executives said.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Commercial drone use to expand as FAA approves remotely piloted operations

    The Federal Aviation Administration authorized three companies to fly drones outside the visual range of operators, amid mounting concerns about safety, privacy and noise.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    NYC is relaxing zoning to incentivize commercial-residential building conversions; industry experts say it’s a complicated process

    With the commercial vacancy rate cresting 17% nationally this summer, cities and counties across the United States are scrambling to find sustainable strategies to reverse the trend.

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 6, 2023
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    NLC economic mobility grant program to support 8 American cities with more than $100K

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Eight Amer...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Tax credit incentives for local governments could ‘turbo charge the clean energy economy,’ but need clarification

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Over the l...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 29, 2023