by Shylo Bisnett, on January 27, 2021 at 2:42 PM
It's National Chocolate Cake Day! Pretty much everyone loves chocolate cake, right? Sinking your teeth into a decadent slice of moist cake slathered in the frosting of your choice … …
Read Storyby Shylo Bisnett, on November 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Secure the help you need to make smart choices with your relief dollars This spring, when Congress made federal dollars available through the CARES Act, states and municipalities received a …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on June 5, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Earlier this year as Americans watched news coverage of the Coronavirus outbreak around the world, the state of Washington was the first in our country that garnered attention due to …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on May 13, 2020 at 2:04 PM
As revenue reports and estimates for state, county, and city governments continue to be announced, the numbers continue to be very bleak. Over the past few blog posts and in …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on May 5, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Last week, the Localgov team enjoyed hosting a webinar for local governments from across the nation as we shared information about resources available in response to COVID-19. Entities from 48 …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on April 29, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Since our last post, the economic fallout and revenue ramifications for cities have become much clearer. The federal government has announced further details about CARES Act funds that have been …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on April 17, 2020 at 8:53 AM
As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to inch closer to its peak in the United States, local governments are preparing to brace for the economic and fiscal fallout that awaits them …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on April 14, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Beyond direct assistance to local governments through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and the Coronavirus Relief Fund, the CARES Act recently passed by Congress includes many other appropriations through programs frequently …
Read Storyby Aaron Thompson, on April 8, 2020 at 11:09 AM
State and local governments are on the frontlines of this crisis. Here are a few ideas for how local leaders can help their communities restore morale and stability during this …
Read Storyby Ted Kamel, on April 7, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Hi, I'm Ted Kamel, Senior Vice President of Azavar in Tyler, Texas. When I was in my early 20's, I was very involved in civic organizations here in Tyler, Texas …
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