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Mega-Trends Impacting Municipal Market

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We are at the initial stages of a major paradigm shift that has significant implications for the municipal market over the next five to 10 years. A number of societal mega-trends will present material challenges for the...more

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The Inflation Reduction Act: Provisions and Incentives for Local Governments

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President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, 2022, following its passage along party lines in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The comprehensive legislation is the...more

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Municipal bridge replacement program applications open

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) administers Ohio’s Municipal Bridge Program. In April, the state announced a large increase in the annual funding for this program, meaning that the program should have...more

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ARPA final rule - The “B-sides collection”: Seeding revolving loan funds

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Continuing our series of articles reviewing the lesser publicized aspects of the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidance (hence, the “B-sides” moniker), we address the U.S. Treasury’s issued guidance as to using federal...more

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Invests Heavily in Cybersecurity

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On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), unleashing over $1 trillion of federal money to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure and fund other key programs...more

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Leveraging the growing resources for broadband connectivity for schools

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For some time now, improving broadband internet access has been a priority for school districts and other political subdivisions across Ohio. Moreover, one of the main challenges faced by school districts in their efforts to...more

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ARPA Aid – What Cities and Towns Can Expect

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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan and Recovery Act (“ARPA”) into law. Over the next two years, ARPA will channel $300 billion in fiscal support to municipal governments, many of which were...more

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Impact of American Rescue Plan Act on State and Local Governments

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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA"), which contains $1.9 trillion in overall national spending to support relief and economic recovery efforts. ARPA provides a total of...more

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West Virginia Counties and Municipalities Await Cash Influx. What Happens Next?

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On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan of 2021 ("Rescue Plan"), a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package with the goal of providing financial relief to Americans and incentives to stimulate the...more

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President Biden Proposes Massive COVID-19 Rescue Plan: Summary and Outlook

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President Joe Biden has proposed an "American Rescue Plan," which was described as an "emergency legislative package to fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis,...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

First Quarter State Budget Fiscal Plan Update - NY State Government: Week in Review

On August 13, the New York State Division of Budget (NYSDOB) released its first-quarter (Q1) updates to the state fiscal year (SFY) 2020-21 financial plan, providing some of the first clear indicators of the state’s financial...more

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FEMA Public Assistance Funding Available to Local Governments and Eligible Nonprofits

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and states are currently accepting applications from local governments and certain nonprofits for reimbursement of costs associated with coronavirus/COVID-19 response. The FEMA...more

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Coronavirus: Implications of an Emergency Declaration

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As the situation continues to unfold, the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States is prompting increased federal and state action. There is much confusion regarding the implications of an emergency...more

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Bills Introduced in General Assembly Targeting Sanctuary Jurisdictions

A pair of bills has been introduced in the PA House of Representatives and State Senate that would deny state grants and other benefits to “sanctuary jurisdiction” municipalities, colleges and universities....more

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