HUD Finalizes Revised Section 3 Rule
New rule will advance economic opportunity through streamlined processes and a more targeted approach Source: HUD

National League of Cities’ Response to New House Relief Proposal
Source: NLC

Why Your Local Government Needs a Social Media Policy
Source: American City & County

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

HUD Awards CARES Act Funding to Fifteen State and Local Fair Housing Organizations to Support COVID-19 Related Activities
Source; HUD

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

Massachusetts Seeks Solutions to Expand Access to Energy Efficiency Dollars
Source: Energy News Network

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

EPA at 50: Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Efforts Help Communities Build Back More Resiliently
Source: EPA

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Are you a HOME Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) who has an innovative project? Have you developed effective partnerships that have resulted in affordable housing? Tell us about your project!
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Motivational Strategies to Empower You!
Oct 14, 2020 1PM – 2PM ET
Presented by John Hall,
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If you are looking for a presentation that will leave you enlightened and feeling rejuvenated personally and professionally Motivational Strategies to Empower You! is a must to book on your calendar.
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CDP 2020 Conference
Oct 16 / 9AM – 4PM EDT
For Nonprofit Board Members & Executive Leaders to take time to reconnect with your mission, recharge and make plans to move forward with impact in 2021.
Use this day to:
*Assess your own performance
*Review duties of the Board
*Review mission, purpose & core values
*Outline strategies to monitor programs & services
*Plan for adequate resources
*Envision what could be in 2021
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Grant Professionals Association Annual Conference ONLINE
November 4-6 2020
GPA’s Annual Conference attracts over 900 grant professionals for a three day conference full of learning and networking opportunities.
GPA and its affiliates work to advance the profession, certify professionals, and fund professionalism. The Grant Professionals Certification Institute oversees the GPC credential based on a body of knowledge for the profession. The Grant Professionals Foundation provides scholarships to individuals to advance their career.
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