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Curious about how the City performs? Check out the inaugural City of Bethany Annual Report. This document will give citizens an in-depth guide to how the city works and what we accopmplished in fiscal year 2022-2023. https://lnkd.in/gtyRrTPf

Great short video to introduce you to the State House and LOB!

You may have got an A on that essay in your college composition course, but that doesn't mean The New Yorker should publish it. Subscribe to Pub K here: https://lnkd.in/dfKsth7 #govcon #pubkgroup #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting #bidprotests

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Ohio Sentor JD Vance has introduced a bill focused on improving the oversight of federal funds used for housing and urban development projects. This legislation, the Enhanced Oversight for HUD Projects Act, aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the allocation and use of federal funds for housing projects, ensuring that resources are effectively used to address housing needs and reduce inefficiencies. The bill proposes several measures, including: Enhanced Reporting Requirements: Regular reporting on the status and progress of HUD-funded projects. Increased Transparency: Public access to detailed information about how federal funds are being spent on housing projects. Strengthened Oversight Mechanisms: Enhanced monitoring and auditing of HUD projects to prevent misuse of funds and ensure that projects meet their intended goals. This legislation reflects ongoing efforts to ensure that federal housing funds are used efficiently and effectively to benefit communities in need. Ms. Julia Houston https://lnkd.in/eacD3TCk ❗ 😡 😤 Regional Director at Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority FColorado Technical University Cleveland, Ohio, United States for more detailed information, you can visit the official Congress.gov page or Senator Vance's official

The Legal Services Corporation conducted a survey tracking misconceptions about civil legal aid. The survey showed that more than half of Americans mistakenly believe they are entitled to free legal representation for all civil matters if they cannot afford a lawyer. That number is even higher for young adults. Click below to learn more but a few insights include: Many Americans who experienced civil legal issues in the past three years did not seek legal help, including: 63% of people contacted by creditors or collection agencies 31% of people facing foreclosure 82% of older Americans who were victims of scams or identity theft The survey also found that many Americans are misinformed about what issues require legal help. One in 3 people who didn’t seek help for civil matters said they didn’t because they thought they could deal with the problem on their own or they didn’t think the problem was serious enough. Legal outcomes are significantly more positive when people have legal representation. Low-income residents of Monroe County can visit our website to see if they qualify for services. https://lnkd.in/gX9QTm9h

Just out! 🗞️ Read this issue of LSC Updates for the latest in access to justice! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e9JY2hnx

Public and elected officials often struggle to secure funds for important critical records' preservation, digitization, and access initiatives. Check out how Jennifer Jordan, Pickens County (GA) Clerk of Courts, and her team used federal funding to restore, digitize, and index critical deed records, giving her staff and community unprecedented access to important public records. Link in the comments. #PreservingHistory #CriticalRecordsManagement #HistoricalRecords #Kofile

SCOTUS granted cert in the Grants Pass, OR case which provides an opportunity to revisit the 9th Circuit’s holding in the Boise case that the 8th Amendment prohibits enforcement of anti-camping and similar ordinances designed to control the use of public spaces by homeless people. Boise has proven very controversial and local officials believe it hamstrings their ability to maintain public places for use by all. SCOTUS often grants cert to reverse, especially when it takes cases written by 9th Circuit judges appointed by Democratic Presidents. Thus, renewed local control on this topic might be forthcoming. Not yet clear whether decsion will come this Term (i.e., by early July) or next year. Big news for local government!

WEBINAR: Person-Centered Service Planning in HCBS: Individual Rights and Modifications of the Settings Requirements of Provider-Owned or Controlled Residential Settings April 10, 2024 from 2-3:30 PM ET https://lnkd.in/eW65Vez4

https://lnkd.in/eFxr4XvQ As a Community Action Agency we find it important to share what is going on at the Federal Level. The decisions made in the house directly effect how we as an organization function. #CSBG #CommunityAction #GovernmentMatters