ICMA and the Big 7 urge action on S. 3011, the bipartisan bill to give more flexibility in spending American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds, passed by unanimous consent by the Senate on October 19. The bipartisan State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act would give governments that have received ARPA funding more flexibility to use funds on priorities like infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster recovery.
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Bill pending in the House (S3011, passed by consent in the Senate), would give local governments greater flexibility and clarity on eligible uses of ARPA funds, including disaster recovery expenses and certain infrastructure investments.
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This case will set legal rules for local government regulation of guns outside the home.
Learn how local government can transform from being dependent on static emergency management or disaster recovery plans to become crises ready.
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Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer of Austin, Texas, explains how he helped Austin build and develop its equity program, and how other local governments, no matter the size or region, can do the same.
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Having empathy for another team is critical to long-term problem solving.
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After the House voted 228-206 on November 5 to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ICMA joined the leading state and local government organizations to issue a statement commending House members of both parties on their vote.
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Ideas on how to build a life beyond the superficial things and focus on the state of your well-being through resilience.