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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

The disproportionate impact in Ohio paved the way for Ohio’s General Assembly to pass a comprehensive county land bank statute in 2009. Ohio’s Traditional Land Bank Law. The post A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation appeared first on Center for Community Progress.

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Addressing federal record retention in mobile device messaging

AWS Public Sector Blog

NARA defines federal records as “all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business.” But, as technology evolves and mobile collaboration becomes routine, making sure records are retained can become difficult.

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Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

American City & Country

In Florida, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased 75% since 2009 , while the population only increased 17%. At the same time, many police departments are stretched thin, reducing the enforcement of traffic laws that can deter reckless driving behavior. million in Medicaid expenditures in just five years.

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CIVIL RIGHTS/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: Pitt Bull Owners’ § 1983 Action May Proceed

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

2009); Viilo v. 08-CV-294-N-EJL, 2009 WL 3823106 (D. 12, 2009); Dziekan v. In short, “the law does not require the officer to wait until the approaching animal is within biting distance or is leaping at him before taking protective action.” See Mayfield v. Bethards , 826 F.3d 3d 1252 (10th Cir. 2016); Saathoff v.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Land Banks in Michigan

Center for Community Progress

Land banks in Michigan are a flexible tool with unique powers granted to them in state law to return vacant properties to productive use as new homes, businesses, or greenspace through demolition, rehabilitation, and maintenance. and the mortgage rate increased 5.6% The Ingham County Land Bank saw a return of $1.82

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Change takes forever: plastic bag bans, liquor stores and crime

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DC did that in 2009. There is an article from Fox45 in Baltimore that states: " Law enforcement expert says liquor stores are hotspots for crime in Baltimore City." I noticed an article that Baltimore County, Maryland is on the verge of passing a plastic bag ban. increase in violent crimes.

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Over Forty National, Local, and Land Bank Stakeholders Join Community Progress in Asking Bank Regulators to Strengthen the CRA

Center for Community Progress

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition notes that from 2009 to 2020, more than $4 trillion dollars in CRA-qualified lending went to homeowners and businesses in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, pointing to the massive significance of the CRA and its impact on communities across the US.