People
Trump Administration Proposes 2019 HUD Budget
Spending plan will preserve or increase support for homeless, seniors, disabled, and healthy housing Source: HUD
56 AGs Join Forces Against Workplace Sexual Harassment
Source: Natalie Delgadillo / Governing.com
‘Federally Supported, State Managed, Locally Executed’ Disaster Recovery
FEMA wants state and local governments to play a ‘larger role’ post-disaster while shifting those funds to mitigation.
By Dave Nyczepir / Route Fifty
Reducing the Presence of Young Adults in Jail
Source: National League of Cities
N.C. Hotel Project is a Win-Win
A proposed public-private partnership to redevelop the Vance Hotel in downtown Statesville, N.C., offers high rewards with low risk for the local economy. The project would enhance diversity and attract a younger crowd. Source: IMCA
The Opioid Epidemic Has Cost the U.S. More Than $1 Trillion
By Quinn Libson / Route Fifty
Plans Unveiled for Water Park, Hotel, Retail in El Paso, Texas
Source: IMCA
Planet
EPA to States and Cities: This Is Your Job Now
By Natalie Deldagillo / Governing.com
How One Florida Utility Will Use Storage to Capture ‘Lost’ Solar
Source: Renewable Energy World Editors
House and Senate Lawmakers Look to Boost Water and Sewer Financing
By Bill Lucia / Route Fifty
Building Institutional Leadership, Public Support and Political Will for Climate Solutions in the United States
Source: National League of Cities
Rhode Island Prepares for 400-MW Clean Energy Tender; Offshore Wind Welcome
By Jennifer Delony / Renewable Energy World
17th Annual Sustainability Summit
Solutions to Persistent Challenges in Managing Sustainability
Source: CSRWire
Kansas Clean Energy Backers See Chance for Progress Instead of Defense
Source: i360SLGov
Prosperity
New Year, Fresh Start: 5 Steps to Assessing Your Government Agency’s Communications Program
Source: Engaging Local Government Leaders
3 Tips For Managing Innovation
By Alan Pentz / Excellence in Government
The Center for Priority Based Budgeting™ (CPBB)
The Center for Priority Based Budgeting™ (CPBB), a Denver, Colorado-based, results driven organization established in 2010, provides technical and advisory services to assist local governments, school districts and other non-profit agencies achieve Fiscal Health and Wellness through Priority Based Budgeting. This creative and innovative process, developed by CPBB, enables communities to reassess their priorities in order to make sound, long-term funding decisions.
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