State and local governments will be forced to return pandemic relief funds if they aren’t properly obligated by the end of December.
After tearing down high-rises and building more townhomes, the city is trying a mixed-used approach that blends towers with other amenities.
Democratic governors are scrambling to mount an effective opposition to the policies of the new administration. They may not be holding a winning hand.
Florida’s governor applauded FDA approval of the prescription drug import plan at the start of the year, saying it would cut prices. But there’s still no date for his program to begin.
New federal rules require localities to get rid of all their lead water pipes in the next 10 years. Officials say they need help – and money.
His second presidency could recolor the landscape for federal spending, with ramifications for states, local governments, schools and public pensions. Governors and mayors will need to try to discern where the political wind is blowing — and what to watch out for.
The total damage in Western North Carolina is estimated at $53 billion; Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed a small fraction from state funds for costs that won’t be covered by the federal government or private insurance.
Few homeowners are protected against flood damage. What can be done to reduce the burden of recovery on them and their communities?
The funds will come from $2 billion the U.S. Department of Energy has allotted for 32 projects in 42 states and D.C., to improve the resilience of electricity grids.
Both red and blue states across the nation have emission reducing plans that are dependent on federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. Depending on who is elected in November, available funding could change.
As a recent study documents, federal fiscal stimulus created a budget windfall for states. Most cut taxes, and some now must scramble to make up for shortfalls. Congress is likely to impose tighter restrictions on future countercyclical aid, so it’s a time for all levels of government to get their acts together.
The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial plan updates preferred solar zones for the first time in 12 years and identifies nearly 12 million acres for available solar development in Nevada, more than any of the 11 other states included in the plan.
Through boot camps and training sessions, a group is helping smaller cities and towns with limited resources put together competitive grant applications. More mayors should take advantage of it.
As they expanded eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, some skirted the law by misclassifying new enrollees to maximize revenue from Washington while doing little to help those who need care. It will take federal legislation to end this behavior.
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a $40 billion “housing innovation fund” to help local governments build more affordable housing. It could be a potential break from most federal housing assistance programs, which are tightly defined.
Presidents who used to run states sometimes stiff them when it comes to making policy.
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