NYC Heat Safety Rules For Workers And Businesses
NYC Heat Safety rules set new planning duties for city agencies, contractors, and employers facing hotter worksites. Continue reading
Colorado Heat Protections: Local Worksite Rules
Colorado Heat Protections set a phased state process for data, rulemaking, and worksite plans affecting local employers and employees. Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Public Records Research for Community Accountability
Let’s start with a truth bomb: most people think “public records” are actually public. But they’re not, at least not without a fight. State legislatures, like the one Diana DiZoglio is criticizing in Massachusetts, often exempt themselves from laws they make for others. The irony is huge, like a lobbyist’s wallet. Knowing your rights is […]
Federal Grants And Local Infrastructure Choices
Federal grants shape local infrastructure choices. Learn what voters can check in budgets, grant records, and public meetings before projects move. Continue reading
Local Governance After Lawsuit Settlements
How residents can stay engaged in local governance after a lawsuit settlement, with practical steps for records, meetings, and civic input. Continue reading
California Grants Put EJ Funds Before Cities
California grants from EPA send over $100 million toward seven projects, raising local oversight questions for cities and residents. Continue reading
Affordable Housing Investment And Local Needs
Bank of America's affordable housing investment backed units across 68 cities; residents can track local approvals, services, and public input. Continue reading
Community Change Grants And Local Priorities
Community Change Grants send EPA funding toward local pollution, resilience, and capacity work. Here is what residents can track next. Continue reading
How to Build Strong Community Coalitions in Union County
In October 2020, Union County started the Healthy Union Advisory Coalition (HUAC). This group aimed to bring together different community partners to solve big health and quality of life problems. Imagine a room full of neighborhood groups, labor unions, faith congregations, and youth councils. It might seem chaotic, but it’s where real change starts. What […]
Rural Housing Grant Supports NorCal Homes
A rural housing grant for RCHDC will support affordable housing work across rural Northern California communities and local planning. Continue reading