Biden Picks Two More State and Local Leaders for Top Jobs
The president-elect has selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead the Labor Department and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to be Commerce secretary.
D.C. Orders 6 p.m. Curfew to Restore Order After Chaos at U.S. Capitol
By evening the Capitol building was secure, after a pro-Trump mob broke in earlier in the day.
The Big Lesson of 2020
COMMENTARY | 2020 should teach all of us that we can no longer ignore our biggest challenges.
State, Local Governments Could Get an Extra Year to Spend Covid Funds
President Trump on Tuesday disparaged the coronavirus relief package approved by Congress this week. The deal does not appropriate more direct funding for local governments and states, but if it does go forward, it would extend the deadline for them to spend previous funds.
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on $900 Billion Covid Relief Package
The agreement reached Sunday does not include direct funding for state and local governments but does extend the amount of time they have to spend previously appropriated federal funds.
Congress Nears Covid-19 Relief Deal With Direct Stimulus Payments, But No Local Government Aid
Representatives from both parties, who met Tuesday and Wednesday, said major headway was made during negotiations on a roughly $900 billion relief package. But more direct help for state and local governments isn't included.
McConnell: State and Local Aid Should Be Left Out of Near-Term Virus Relief Deal
The Senate majority leader recommended passing a package with programs that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, while the Trump administration offered its own proposal.
Lawmakers Propose $908 Billion Covid Relief Plan in Bid to End Gridlock
A bipartisan group of senators and House members discussed their proposal Tuesday, but congressional leaders suggested they would be moving ahead with their own plans.
Biden and Congressional Democrats in ‘Lockstep Agreement’ to Push for Lame-Duck Covid Deal
Negotiations on another round of coronavirus relief stalled before the election. Now congressional leaders in both parties are taking steps to revive talks before year-end.
State and Local Officials Want to See Climate Policy Support—and Funding—Under Biden Administration
At a virtual event held by the NewDEAL Forum, state and local officials discussed their next steps on climate policy.
Biden Names Intergovernmental Affairs Chief
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New Orleans nixes Mardi Gras parades due to Covid … Mississippi governor calls for axing state’s income tax … Leaders in both parties urge against out-of-state political supporters moving to Georgia ahead of special election.
EPA Sets National Recycling Goal at 50% by 2030
To increase the national recycling rate from 32% to 50%, the federal government says steps need to be taken to reduce contamination in the recycling stream and strengthen the market for recycled goods.
State and Local Leaders Tapped to Assist With Biden Transition
The president-elect’s “agency review teams,” including one focused on transportation, will in some cases be led by state and local government officials.
With the Election Over, Will Covid Stimulus Actually Move Forward?
Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congress needs to approve a coronavirus aid package before the end of the year.
What’s at Stake for Local Governments in the Presidential Election
President Trump has publicly feuded with Democratic city leaders, but receives higher marks from many county officials and some Republican mayors. Former Vice President Joe Biden pledges local leaders of all political stripes will get his support.
Seattle, Portland, and New York Sue Trump Administration Over Labeling as ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’
The cities said that labeling them “anarchist jurisdictions”—and threatening to withhold federal money— was an “arbitrary and capricious” decision that has no merit and violates the Constitution.
Coronavirus Deal Remains Elusive as Senate Rejects Scaled-Down Bill
The back and forth negotiations over a broader Covid-19 stimulus package continued Wednesday with no firm agreements in place.
With Census Count Over, Concerns Linger About Accuracy
Community groups raced to get more people to complete census questionnaires before the count ended Friday, but they still believe many were missed after the deadline was pushed up.
Pelosi Rules Out Standalone Covid-19 Aid Bills Without Broader Deal
The House speaker articulated her stance as President Trump said he was open to negotiating standalone bills, such as one for airlines, after calling off talks on a broader package.
EPA National Recycling Strategy Includes Assessment of State, Local Policies
The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft strategy plan this week that proposes a variety of initiatives to improve recycling rates, increase efficiency and improve the market for recycled goods.
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