People
Governments, Technology and the Future of the Public Sector
During COVID-19 many sectors are forced to remain operational. One, that has become increasingly important as the pandemic spreads, is local government By Kevin Grauman / American City & County
Federal Housing Administration Proposes Streamlined Single Family Servicing Policies
Source: HUD
A Vision for Housing Policy for the Future
includes “the federal landscape, affordable housing and political accountability.” By Jabari Simama / Governing.com
U.S. Department of Transportation Launches $3 Million Public Safety Campaign to Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Cars
Source: US DOT
Planet
Company Begins Pay-as-You-Go Program to Replace Water Meters
Source: GovTech Biz
Colorado Department of Agriculture Achieves Highest Level of Green Lab Certification
Source: The Green Lab
Connecticut Green Bonds Offer Residents a Chance to Fund War on Climate Change
Source: Lisa Prevost / Energy News Network
Tetra Tech Partners With the City of Boulder on Biogas Use Enhancement Project
Source: CSR Wire
New Orleans’ New ‘Smart Port’ to Size Up Supply Chains, Flood Risk
By Ryan Johnston / StateScoop
Prosperity
Catholic Charities Brings People to “Higher Ground”
Higher Ground Saint Paul offers emergency shelter, permanent housing, and services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Source: HUD User
Building Better Together: CARES Act Collaboration Across Local Government Sectors
This webinar produced by the National Association for County Community and Economic Development in conjunction with Engaging Local Government Leaders will be Monday, July 20 at 4 pm eastern.
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2020 Transforming Local Government Conference
July 28 – 30, 2020
Local Government’s Premiere Thinking Conference
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