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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List

GovLoop

You need to craft data-driven narratives that connect with the intended audience, whether government officials, legislators or constituents. Their research supports policy development around a wide array of issues, from transportation, energy and natural resources to education and housing. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Across the country, small and rural communities grapple with economic challenges and an aging housing stock that leads to similar outcomes: a flood of VAD properties that threaten the health, safety, and resilience of these residents. CP: You played a key role in advocating for West Virginia’s land bank-enabling legislation.

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Nonbank Mortgage Servicers: Proposing a Better Path to Reduce Their Risk to Financial Stability

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

First, the implementation timeline is rather long, as key recommendations are significantly dependent upon Congress passing legislation – and it must be assumed that such passage will require, at a minimum, at least several years. I find these recommendations lacking for four main reasons.

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Five Principles for a New 421-a Property Tax Exemption

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

A property tax exemption in New York City is necessary to make rental housing development financially feasible across the city’s varied markets, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center. A significant portion of New York City’s newly built housing has relied upon a 421-a exemption.

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Transforming NYCHA: Federal Funding, Oversight, and the Blueprint for Change

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) faces both immense challenges and historic opportunities. Currently, significant federal funds for public housing capital needs are looking less likely in Washington, while the fate of NYCHA’s ambitious “Blueprint for Change” remains uncertain in Albany.

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Preparing NOW for expected challenges

Librarian.net

White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks to reporters. coordinated groups of people at a national level objecting to content in a library in some blanket way because of their personal political beliefs, not “organic” challenges that come from people within a community.

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That’s so major! The Partnership’s work supporting leaders of major federal investments programs

Partnership for Public Service

When Congress passes and the President signs major legislation, federal agencies must translate it into practical action to ensure its goals are realized. A Q&A with leaders who implement major investments We compiled reflections and recommendations from our interviews with leaders of major investment initiatives.

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