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Agencies Seek Gains Through Precision Modernization

GovLoop

Recognizing that legislators and executive leaders have little appetite for sweeping modernization plans, many agencies are opting for a more targeted approach, focusing on initiatives that deliver tangible benefits. 2 – CAPTURING MORE REVENUE Legislators often question what return on investment modernization projects will deliver.

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Maine Legislature Adopts Paid Family and Medical Leave: Defining the Path to Success is the Next Step

Government Technology Insider

Recently, Maine became the 13 th state , plus the District of Columbia, to adopt legislation guaranteeing paid family and medical leave for residents. And with a wave of interest in supporting workers’ rights, it won’t be the last state or territory to adopt universal paid leave legislation.

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America is at a crossroads with its infrastructure future

American City & Country

It finds that recent federal legislation addressing the nation’s rapidly growing infrastructure needs will save American families an average of $700 per year and save U.S. It finds that recent federal legislation addressing the nation’s rapidly growing infrastructure needs will save American families an average of $700 per year and save U.S.

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Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

American City & Country

They know that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $10 billion is available through fiscal year 2026 and is administered via grants through each state’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the Emerging Contaminants – Small Disadvantaged Communities Grants program.

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Data Analysis: What 421-a Extension Requests Tell Us about the Future of Multifamily Housing Development in NYC

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

A Legislative Extension With the expiration of the 421-a tax incentive in June 2022, Governor Hochul and HPD created various ways for developers to extend the original construction deadline. Nonetheless, these options will remain available to projects that complete prior to the original June 15, 2026 deadline.

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How AWS can enable the Government of Canada’s 2023-2026 Data Strategy

AWS Public Sector Blog

The 2023-2026 data strategy of the Government of Canada (GC) The GC’s data strategy describes how the Federal Public Service intends to utilize data over the next three years to deliver enhanced services and value to Canadians. Read on to learn how AWS is empowering customers to achieve their open data objectives.

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Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence/start of the Revolutionary War | We aren't doing very well

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Theoretically, 2026, the 250th anniversary would be an equally good opportunity to focus on American's founding and national memory and historiography. But more than $85 million, a mix of funds from the federal government and private donations, is targeted this year to begin tackling the maintenance backlog in time for 2026.