Government’s Role in Addressing the Pandemic’s Grim Racial Reality
Government's Role in Addressing the Pandemic’s Grim Racial Reality By Jabari Simama / Governing.com
County Leaders Warn of Epic Revenue Losses from COVID-19
County Leaders Warn of Epic Revenue Losses from COVID-19 By Skip Descant / Governing.com
COVID-19 Local Government Action Tracker
COVID-19 Local Government Action Tracker The NLC Covid Action Tracker is the most complete collection of municipal responses to COVID-19. Source; National League of Cities
HOME Project Profiles
HOME Project Profiles HUD is showcasing exemplary projects or programs for each of these HOME activity types: rental, homebuyer, homeowner rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance. These projects or programs are innovative and/or replicable, and highlight the best of what partnerships between federal, state, local governments and communities can achieve with HOME funds. Source; HUD [...]
CSR News & Report 4.6.20
People Virtual City Council Meetings are Boom or Bust for Local Governments Source: StateScoop Hospitals Get Extra Equipment from an Unlikely Agency Source: Federal News Network Some Officials Say Government's Mobile Work Culture Might Stick By Colin Wood / StateScoop Agencies Can Virtually Onboard New Employees During Coronavirus Pandemic By Nicole Ogrysko / Federal [...]
U.S. DOT and EPA Put Safety and American Families First with Final Rule on Fuel Economy Standards
U.S. DOT and EPA Put Safety and American Families First with Final Rule on Fuel Economy Standards Source: US DOT
Recycling Tips During COVID-19
Recycling Tips During COVID-19 Regulations may be shifting in communities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and CDC guidelines. Many communities have temporarily suspended recycling programs because of worker safety and other limitations. As always — look up what you can recycle locally. Source: Keep America Beautiful
Co-Housing Project Rethinks Residential Energy Use with Shared Walls, Amenities
Co-Housing Project Rethinks Residential Energy Use with Shared Walls, Amenities Called Rocky Corner, the community is designed around conservation and sustainability, with collaborative living as its core focus. Source: Energy News Network
100% Clean Energy Group Launches, with Eyes on Coronavirus
100% Clean Energy Group Launches, with Eyes on Coronavirus State officials representing over a quarter of the country’s power sales announced a new coalition this week centered on 100% carbon-free targets. By David Ianconangelo / Energywire
Louisiana Quickly Shifts Thousands to Working Remotely
Louisiana Quickly Shifts Thousands to Working Remotely After issuing a stay-at-home order, Louisiana workers have transitioned to working remotely during April. But many companies had to scramble to ensure their workers had the capability to work from home. Source: Governing.com