Can New Research Help Reduce the Impact of Wildfires? In the last 15 years, scientific studies have overturned common knowledge about the behavior and consequences of wildfires. A leading researcher discusses how it can help guide future efforts to protect both people and forests. Source: Governing.com
Massachusetts Seeks Solutions to Expand Access to Energy Efficiency Dollars Source: Energy News Network
Two Tax Reforms to Help the Middle Class and Main Street Raising the cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes while putting a lid on another tax break would benefit more taxpayers and the governments closer to them. Source: Governing.com
HUD Awards CARES Act Funding to Fifteen State and Local Fair Housing Organizations to Support COVID-19 Related Activities Source; HUD
How State and Local Governments Are Crucial to the Economy They employ millions of people and buy trillions of dollars in goods and services from the private sector. Congress and the White House should keep these numbers in mind as they debate pandemic aid.. By Ronald C. Fisher, Michigan State University
Why Your Local Government Needs a Social Media Policy Source: American City & County
National League of Cities' Response to New House Relief Proposal Source: NLC
HUD Finalizes Revised Section 3 Rule New rule will advance economic opportunity through streamlined processes and a more targeted approach Source: HUD
People HUD Provides Flexibilities for Emergency Solutions Grants Program Cares Act Funds Department working with states and local units of governments to aid vulnerable populations amid outbreak Source: HUD Is COVID the Killer of Innovation? Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) The Audrey M. Edmonson Transit Village Brings Affordable Housing and Community Assets to an Underinvested [...]
Wildfire Smoke Decreases California Solar Energy Output Source: KQED