Governance & Finance: Page 23

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    More than $175B in housing investments in Biden budget proposal

    One $10 billion mandatory measure would create incentives for state and local governments to eliminate barriers to affordable housing, such as restrictive zoning. 

    By Michael Brady • March 10, 2023
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    National League of Cities calls for congressional action to improve rail safety

    The letter calls for specific improvements to rail safety as legislators consider new bipartisan action in response to the Ohio train derailment in February.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    White House releases national cyber strategy, shifting security burden

    “We ask individuals, small businesses and local governments to shoulder a significant burden for defending us all. This isn’t just unfair, it’s ineffective,” said Kemba Walden, acting national cyber director, during a call with reporters.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2023
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    Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

    Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

    By Andy Castillo • March 2, 2023
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    Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

    Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

    By Allison Quigney • March 2, 2023
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    Boston hires its first nightlife economy director

    Boston’s nightlife economy director aims to help the city reimagine its late-night business scene, which has yet to recover since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while placing equity at the fore.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

    Why universities like Texas Tech are leveraging cooperative purchasing to implement catering programs

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Alaska drops 4-year degree requirements for state jobs

    “At present, there are not enough qualified applicants to fill all the state’s job vacancies,” the administrative order said.

    By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2023
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    States could help struggling transit agencies close their budget gaps: report

    Gas taxes fund transportation in most states, but some of them partially or fully prohibit the use of those dollars for public transportation.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    ARPA fund spending shows regional differences in local government priorities, researchers say

    Large cities and counties have spent the largest share of state and local fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act on government operations. But their spending on other priorities diverges from there, researchers found.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Local government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023

    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.In recent ...

    By Gail A. Karish • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Chicago adopts citywide equity and resiliency plan

    The We Will Chicago plan aims to address eight issue areas, including housing and economic development, in its 40 goals and 150 objectives. 

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Report: As the U.S. population of older adults surges, the nation’s housing and health care isn’t sufficient

    With the population of older adults over surging, a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies finds the nation’s housing stock isn’t adequate and its health care system is unprepared.

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Chicago implements roadmap to address inequality, promote equity in future planning and development

    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 • Feb. 20, 2023
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    Expert: Cooperative agreements can be a good vehicle to make technology purchases for local governments

    Expert: Cooperative agreements can be a good vehicle to make technology purchases for local governments

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 18, 2023
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    Biden signs executive order to advance racial equity

    The directive requires federal agencies to improve their community outreach, boost investments in underserved communities and address population displacement, among other initiatives.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 17, 2023
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    More people are working from home. Here’s how much it’s costing US cities.

    Commuters are spending thousands less on meals, entertainment and shopping near their workplaces each year because they’re working from home more often than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Los Angeles moves to convert underused city buildings into facilities for unhoused residents

    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 few mont...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Seattle passes building emissions standards law, aims to cut building emissions by 27%

    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.On the roa...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 14, 2023
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    San Francisco shares vision of its future, and a roadmap to get there

    San Francisco shares vision of its future, and a roadmap to get there

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Smart city conferences to attend in 2023

    The tenth Bloomberg CityLab — a global cities summit — will take place in Washington, D.C., this fall.

    By Michael Brady • Updated Sept. 5, 2023
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    San Francisco announces downtown revitalization strategic plan

    Mayor London Breed said the downtown road map contains nearly 50 initiatives and nine strategies for revitalizing the neighborhood in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 10, 2023
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    NYC wants to convert unused offices into housing units through relaxed regulations, incentivization

    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.Since the ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Tuning into your community: Top reasons why your agency needs a podcast

    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.Podcasts a...

    By Ramiro Adeva • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

    The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 7, 2023