Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Through July
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction ban through July 31. Housing advocates have lobbied to extend protections as federal emergency rental assistance is being doled out.
Schools, Libraries Seek to Use Federal Funds to Build Their Own Internet Networks
But they want more clarity on how the $7 billion pool of FCC money can be spent.
Wish You Were Here: States to Use Federal Funds to Boost Tourism
Governments can appropriate American Rescue Plan dollars to help the travel and hospitality industries rebound from economic devastation brought by the pandemic.
Garbage Truck Driver Shortage is Creating a Mess for Solid Waste Agencies
"As the weather warms up, the garbage is going to get more fragrant and it will be more important for governments to get on this,” says one industry official.
22 States, Biden Administration Ask Supreme Court to Keep Eviction Ban in Place
A legal challenge brought by landlords seeks to strike the national eviction moratorium, which is set to expire June 30 unless it is extended.
As the Pandemic Subsides, Traffic is Creeping Back
A report from StreetLight Data found the average daily number of vehicle miles traveled was down 15% overall in 2020 but as of March has started to return to normal levels.
$5.6B in Earmarks Included in Transportation Bill
The 1,473 local projects funded in the bill range from a transportation center adjacent to the San Diego airport to a paved bike lane in New Jersey.
Democrats’ Elections Bill in Peril with Key Senator’s Opposition
Sen. Joe Manchin said he would not support the For the People Act, which would create national voting standards, making it difficult for supporters to propel the legislation forward.
House Democrats Introduce $547B Highway, Transit Bill Amid Infrastructure Talks
Democrats’ proposal comes as President Biden continues to discuss infrastructure needs with Republican lawmakers.
Cities and States Scramble to Get Aid to Renters as Federal Eviction Ban Nears Its End
Some states and localities are extending their eviction moratoriums as they try to distribute billions in federal rental assistance. When to let the bans lapse is a pressing question.
These 8 States Passed Legislation to Limit Public Health Officials’ Authority
Anger over responses to the pandemic led some legislators to limit health officials’ role in public health emergency mandates.
SBA’s Navigator Program Offering Grants up to $5M for Governments
The Small Business Administration will provide a total of $100 million to eligible organizations, including state and local governments, to assist underserved businesses.
Will This State’s Workers be Forced to Pay Back Mistaken Unemployment Aid?
Missouri lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have allowed the Department of Labor to forgive unemployment benefit overpayments. Officials are trying to determine what happens next.
One-Fourth of Low-Income Immigrant Households Avoided Public Benefits in 2020
Despite financial hardships brought on by the pandemic, some households did not seek benefits because of concerns due in part to the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule.
Survey Highlights Factors that Motivate People to be Vaccinated
Cities are using the data to address Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in their communities.
Questions Loom for States, Localities About How to Spend Billions in Covid Relief Funds
Federal and policy experts told city officials Thursday that governments that lost revenue during the pandemic have greater flexibility for using the American Rescue Plan money.
Cities, States Providing Legal Aid to Stave off Post-Covid Evictions
Louisville, Kentucky became the latest city to pass a right to counsel law that will guarantee legal representation for low-income renters. At least 11 states are considering similar measures.
South Carolina Brings Back the Firing Squad for Executions
Amid a lethal injection drug shortage, the state has put no inmates to death in a decade. Those on death row must now choose between the electric chair and firing squad if drugs are unavailable.
Not All Jobs Are Coming Back Post Covid: How States Can Help Retrain Workers
Rhode Island’s Back to Work program focuses reskilling workers through partnerships with local industries for in-demand jobs.
State, Local Governments Could Get $500M to Expand Cybersecurity
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would create a grant program to bolster cyber defenses across the U.S.
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