Biden Administration Official Offers Tips For Tapping Broadband Funds
Andy Berke, a senior broadband advisor, spoke to state and local officials about $45 billion in pending federal money to expand high-speed internet service.
National Public Health Emergency to Last Until At Least October
The eventual end of the emergency is poised to have major ramifications for Medicaid and nutrition assistance programs.
The Prosecutors Not Planning to Enforce Post-Roe Abortion Laws
In states like Texas and Tennessee, some local district attorneys say they’re not willing to pursue cases against women who get abortions, or doctors who provide them.
Paper Shortage Threatens to Cause Election Problems
Troubles finding paper for ballots and other materials is just one of the challenges state election officials raised in testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill.
Greater Housing Density Would Mean a Better Shot at Grants Under New Biden Plan
The White House wants to drive down housing prices by boosting the supply of homes.
Biden Administration Releases $45B for Broadband to States
Guidance for the infrastructure program says states must make affordable broadband available to the middle class, too, and cannot exclude cities from being considered for the funding.
States are Taking Action to Rein in Prescription Drug Prices
A New Jersey bill capping out-of-pocket expenses for insulin and asthma inhalers is among the latest proposals. Broader efforts remain bogged down in Congress.
Internet Service Essentially Free for Millions Under New Biden Program
With a discount already in place, 20 companies have agreed to offer service for $30 a month. Advocacy groups are hoping states will adopt similar pricing requirements.
Biden Wants to Move Faster Sending Disaster Aid to States
It can take upwards of a year to make funding available under a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant program that the president wants to rework. There's at least some bipartisan support for reforms in Congress.
How Data-driven Policies Can Help States and Localities
Officials say that following the numbers and looking at evidence has proven useful in tackling a range of equity issues and with steering clear of partisan fights.
Local Governments Vie for New Round of Congressional Earmarks
The revival of what critics deride as "pork" yielded $2.7 billion for localities this year. Now they're looking to secure even more of the federal cash. “We've had dozens of communities across our district submit requests,” says one House lawmaker.
Biden’s Attempt to Identify ‘Disadvantaged’ Communities is Proving to be Complicated
The initiative could set some places up to receive more federal investment, but critics are worried that a draft version of the program excludes areas in need of extra help.
New Program Aims to Help Rural America Tap More Federal Funding
The Biden administration initiative is starting in five states and there are plans to expand it.
Why Pandemic Food and Medicaid Benefits Could Soon an End
The federal government is again extending a health emergency keeping the extra aid in place, but this could be the last time.
Federal Agencies Pledge to Provide Funding More Equitably to Disadvantaged Communities
The departments said they will do more to address systemic racism in their programs and procedures and work more closely on these efforts with localities.
Biden is Doubling Down on a Push to Roll Back Single-Family Zoning Laws
A $10 billion proposal in the president's budget would use federal grants as an incentive to spur changes with the local rules, which critics blame for stifling affordable housing and fueling racial inequities.
How Some States Could Get Shorted With Lead Pipe Removal Funds
There are concerns that EPA is distributing billions of dollars in the infrastructure law based on an outdated study that does not consider how many dangerous pipes each state has.
A Top Senate Democrat Signals Support for Billions More in Water Quality Grants for States
But Republican opposition to Biden’s energy policies could thwart the president's hope for a significant EPA funding boost.
Is Federal Overreach ‘Creeping’ Into New Water Infrastructure Guidance?
The top Republican on a Senate subcommittee is expressing concerns about EPA's rules for how states use federal drinking water and wastewater funds, while others are calling for Congress to ease the threat of taking back money from states.
States and Localities Score Wins in New Covid-19 Spending Deal
There aren’t any clawbacks of state aid and the package would extend greater latitude for spending ARPA dollars on infrastructure.
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