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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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Tackling New York City’s Housing Crisis is a ‘Shared Responsibility’

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Top New York City officials urged state leaders in Albany to provide the necessary funding and legislative support to build additional housing as the city contends with its worst housing crunch in over 50 years. "We The framework aims to enshire fair housing into law to ensure that every New Yorker has equal and fair housing.

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NJ 3-Day Affordable Housing Construction Inspection Bill A573: Everything to Know | GovPilot

GovPilot

New Jersey recently passed new legislation to expedite construction processes by codifying a 3 business day turnaround for inspections of affordable housing construction sites when an inspection is requested by the developer.

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Leaders in Land Banking: A Conversation with the Directors of the Savannah-Chatham Land Bank Authority and Omaha Municipal Land Bank

Center for Community Progress

The board said I’d be buying properties that were abandoned and tax delinquent and selling them to developers to turn into affordable housing. A Mercy Housing Duplex, part of Phase VI of Savannah Gardens. Mercy Housing Apartments, part of phase VI of Savannah Gardens.

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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

Not only were the votes bipartisan, but even those who may not have been supportive in the past are now seeing the positive impacts on their constituents and their communities. The Senate passed its bill by unanimous consent in August, and the House passed its version in July.

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Find the Right Path to Digital Transformation

GovLoop

Leadership or legislators might not be moved by the need for simplifying IT management or improving collaboration, but they understand the need to keep constituents safe and services running. This mission-critical lens also can help agencies make the case for funding transformation initiatives.