Data Shows Where Government Work Has Grown, Decreased
Which states have shed the most public employees? Which have added the most? And what types of jobs are leading the pack? New numbers from the Census Bureau help to illustrate the big picture. By Ben Miller / Government Technology

HUD Awards $472 Million to Public Housing Authorities to Help Keep Residents Housed
Source: HUD

Local Government Employees to Work Remotely Until 2021
State and local government workers in Washington will continue to work remotely. Source: Governing.com

Cities Take Different Approaches for Mask Giveaways
“We got you covered,” the City of Moreno Valley’s website reads above a schedule of mask giveaways over the rest of August. By Jason Axelrod/ American City & County

Why Federal Aid Remains a Tough Sell for States and Localities
By Alan Greenblatt  Senior Staff Writer / Governing.com

Four ‘Georgia Smart’ Challenge Winners Target Traffic, Social Equity
By Ryan Johnston / StateScoop

Jersey City to Receive First Electric Refuse Trucks
Source: Waste360

#CityHallSelfie Day
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2020 Awards of Excellence and John C. Murphy Scholarship
Each year NACCED recognizes the achievements of its members through the Awards of Excellence program. Awards are given in the categories of community development, economic development, homeless coordination/assistance, affordable housing, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, planning/policy/program management and innovation. Learn more and apply here.

Florida Housing Coalition Annual HOME MATTERS Conference (Online)
Aug 31 – Sept 2nd 2020
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Home Rental Housing Compliance Training
Sept 21 – 24, 2020
This intensive, four-day training facilitated by ICF will cover the HOME regulations for rental housing including both the development and long term compliance of affordable housing. Topics include funding decisions and eligibility requirements, underwriting, rents and income limits, and long-term compliance. This training builds on the Building HOME training basics and takes a more in-depth look at the program requirements including implementing changes for Rental under the new HOME rule. This educational event is hosted by the National Association for County Community Economic Development (NACCED) and sponsored by ZoomGrants.
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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. Grant professionals come together to exchange strategies, solutions, resources, and more. With three days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees are equipped with a year’s worth of support for their daily responsibilities as grant professionals. Learn More