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U.S. States, Cities Await Guidelines on Spending Stimulus Source: Reuters by Karen Pierog

What Cities Need to Know as Congress Ramps Up Community Prioritized Investments Congress is getting ready to take suggestions on worthy city  projects ready for investment, but the opportunity to submit them is going to move quickly. By Brittney Kohler / National League of Cities

HUD Commemorates National Fair Housing Month 2021 The Fair Housing Act protects individuals against housing discrimination. Source: HUD

How Local Governments Can Combat the Affordable Housing Crisis By John Sullivan / Commentary for  American City & County

Public Libraries Can Tap into Eligible Funds Worth Billions The American Rescue Plan includes significant federal dollars that can support library programs and services that play a larger role in recovery than is generally understood.  Source: Governing.com

Statement by HUD Secretary Fudge on the President’s FY22 Discretionary Funding Request  FY22 Discretionary Request Provides a Total of $68.7 Billion for HUD, an increase of $9B Over the 2021 Enacted Level. Source: HUD

Estimated Local Allocations in the American Rescue Plan $65 Billion of Direct and Flexible Aid to America’s Cities, Towns and Villages Source: National League of Cities

Infrastructure Plan Offers $213 Billion ‘Sweeping Investment’ in Affordable Housing By Andrea Noble / Route Fifty

Service Dogs Can Help Veterans with PTSD – Growing Evidence Shows They May Reduce Anxiety in Practical Ways Source: Government Executive

Small City, Big Impact: Why Economic Development is the Best Tool to Tackle COVID-19 By Christopher Bruno / American City & County