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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List

GovLoop

Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. You need to craft data-driven narratives that connect with the intended audience, whether government officials, legislators or constituents.

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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials. DC recently passed legislation to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections, including running for office. I think that's reasonable.

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Current GSE Guarantee Fees Are Too Low to Be Consistent with Regulatory Capital: Does This Mean a Large Increase Is Coming?

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

4 That average will change slightly each year to reflect the normal annual variation in the mix of products and borrower characteristics – for example, it was up by two basis points (bp) in 2021 over 2020, but down by the same amount from the prior year. percent to 0.49 percent to 0.49

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Supply Skepticism Revisited: What New Research Shows About the Impact of Supply on Affordability

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

But as concerns about gentrification and displacement in urban areas have become more widespread, supply skepticism has expanded from the traditional anti-development constituencies to renters and social advocates fighting for equitable neighborhood planning. Suburban legislators strongly opposed Hochul’s statewide plan last year.

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Social Media Gives an Oklahoma Agency Its Voice

GovLoop

An interview with Kelly Adams, Communication and Education Supervisor, and Smokey Solis, Communication and Education Specialist, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation In 2020, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation adopted a unique — and often delightfully irreverent — approach to its use of social media.

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Social Media Gives an Oklahoma Agency Its Voice

GovLoop

In 2020, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation adopted a unique — and often delightfully irreverent — approach to its use of social media. This article first appeared in “ Your Guide to Building Constituent Engagement.” ” There’s more on how to increase engagement with your community here.

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FEDERAL TORTS CLAIMS ACT: Feres Doctrine Cracked? Opening of Pandora's Box or Further Encasement in Stone?

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

This legislation included a substantial "crack" in the over 70-year-old, court-imposed Feres doctrine, which barred tort claims by military members against the United States for injuries incurred incident to service. The provision also sets a two-year statute of limitations except for 2017 injuries that are filed in 2020.