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Pullman & Comley, LLC

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Municipal Financing and Disclosure

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The wildfires in Southern California earlier this year were another sobering reminder of the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities, and Connecticut is certainly not immune....more

Downey Brand LLP

Dismantling BRIC, Brick By Brick

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Several years ago, many of us were stunned to learn how much funding would run through FEMA’s BRIC program (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities). Traditionally, significant money only ran through the U.S. Army...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Calling on State and Local Governments to Support National Resilience

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The order prioritizes extensive policy reviews, the introduction of a National Resilience Strategy and National Risk Register, and increased reliance on state and local governments to strengthen national infrastructure....more

Wiley Rein LLP

Trump EO on Preparedness and Resilience Could Signal Major Shifts in Federal Role

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On March 19, 2025, the White House released Executive Order (EO) 14239, Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness, which calls for a comprehensive review of and changes to many long-standing federal...more

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Location, Location, Location… Site Selection Issues for Tenants

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We all know the old adage favored by real estate brokers… “location, location, location.” While more frequently used in the context of residential real estate, it is equally applicable in the commercial real estate market...more

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MS-ISAC Loses Funding and Cooperative Agreement with CIS

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, that the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) will lose its federal funding and cooperative agreement...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Update on Local Government P3 Implementing Procedures Following Adoption of Major New P3 Legislation

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Last year, the Florida Legislature enacted HB 781, expanding the statutory framework for public-private partnerships (P3s) in Florida. As we explained in a prior blog post, the amendments to Section 255.065 of the Florida...more

Nossaman LLP

GAO’s 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report: Prevalent Reasons for Sustained Bid Protests and How to Avoid Them

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The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) fiscal year 2024 report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state and local government agencies mitigate bid protest...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

PublicCEO: BB&K Municipal Law Team Discusses New Public Agency Laws - Part 2

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Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More - As noted in Part I of this two-part series, California lawmakers passed a number of new laws last year that greatly impact how public agencies serve their...more

Hogan Lovells

Putting the “Smart” in Smart Cities

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It is acknowledged by most, that cyber security is of paramount importance in any technological advancement and Smart Cities are no different. The Mayor of London recently unveiled his plan to make London the world’s...more

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