President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 11, 2021 with $130 billion in direct aid to local governments

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform Committee votes on the state and local aid provisions and amendments starting February 12 at noon.

FEMA will pay 100% federal funding for costs of activities previously determined eligible, from the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020, to September 30, 2021.

This series includes observations from local government leaders on the latest COVID-19 issues, along with resources for addressing the needs of your community.

2021 appropriations; December 2019 COVID package; Biden/Harris Administration and 117th Congressional priorities.

FEMA will now allow full reimbursement for PPE and sanitation expenses.

A turbulent week at the U.S. Capitol, the transition ahead, and highlights of the new COVID relief and omnibus legislation

Local jurisdictions must adapt their operations to new COVID-19-related fiscal and service constraints. There’s no single impact or response, but there are a few commonalities.

The former San Antonio city manager describes her battle to revolutionize police and fire union contracts to help the city avoid a financial crisis