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Citizen Portal News US

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2 hours ago

Panel urges regulators to revive 'de novo' community bank charters Speakers at the Federal Reserve Board panel urged regulators to lower capital and compliance barriers for newly chartered community banks, propose tailored regulation, and hold coordinated outreach to encourage formation of new community banks.

Community bankers are calling for a regulatory overhaul to revive the formation of new banks, aiming for dozens of new charters each year to support local economies.

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Community Development Journal

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2 hours ago

Social infrastructure, community organizations, and friendship formation: a scoping review

[OPEN-ACCESS] Sean Lauer, Karen Lok Yi Wong & Miu Chung Yan write in Vol. 60, Issue 2 of the CDJ on situational dynamics and relationship-forming in community development organisations through a scoping review of the literature #CDJ #CommunityDevelopment buff.ly/vMjAXem

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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7 hours ago

Charlottesville approves $3.85 million forgivable loan, tax-increment boost for 501 Cherry Avenue affordable housing project The city approved a $3.85 million forgivable loan and a separate performance-agreement change that grants 100% of the project's tax increment for 30 years to support the 71-unit 501 Cherry Avenue redevelopment, which includes long-term affordability covenants and a small rental-assistance voucher pool.

Charlottesville just greenlit a transformative $3.85 million project to create 71 affordable homes and community spaces, ensuring long-term affordability for nearly a century!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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9 hours ago

Board approves $18.8 million Oakwood Elementary needs‑based grant agreement The Caswell County Board of Commissioners approved a needs‑based capital grant agreement allowing $18.8 million for Oakwood Elementary with a 0% county match; the county will administer cash flow through its finance office and return to the board before accepting any award.

The Caswell County Board of Commissioners just greenlit an $18.8 million grant for Oakwood Elementary, unlocking vital funding with no county match required!

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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9 hours ago

Votes at a glance: McLennan County approves routine contracts, budget moves and authorizes eminent domain The county approved a slate of consent and contract items — from purchasing cameras and approving event plans to engineering invoices, ARPA pay apps and a JAG grant application — and authorized eminent domain to acquire 0.984 acres along Bullhide Creek Road for road mitigation; a proposed battery storage road‑use agreement was deferred.

McLennan County commissioners have made significant moves, from approving grants to initiating eminent domain for critical road improvements.

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 Volunteers Without Borders

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10 hours ago

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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13 hours ago

Committee endorses joint‑meeting framework with county; amendment adds regional housing strategy The committee approved a joint‑resolution framework to hold periodic meetings with Santa Fe County and added an amendment to include a regional housing strategy on the list of topics; the mayor emphasized the list was not exclusive and said joint funding was off the table.

Santa Fe's Finance Committee just took a big step towards better collaboration with the county, adding a regional housing strategy to their agenda!

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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16 hours ago

Tuscaloosa council approves wide slate of contracts, grants and routine measures The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously adopted a broad package of resolutions and contract authorizations, including grant applications, task orders, minor public works contracts, a tentative public-works award and a reimbursable agreement with ALDOT; several items were approved on unanimous votes under consent-style consideration.

The Tuscaloosa City Council has just approved a comprehensive slate of contracts and grants, paving the way for exciting new public works projects!

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Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

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18 hours ago

Middletown council narrows West Main Road redevelopment to hotel, preserves Potsey Field Council approved a revised development agreement limiting new construction on the former Navy Lodge parcel to a 144-room hotel and a minimum 3,000 sq. ft. park; the town said the recreation complex and Potsey Field will remain in place and two public hearings on zoning and comp-plan amendments will be scheduled.

Middletown's Town Council strikes a balance by approving a new hotel project while ensuring the beloved Potsey Field and recreation complex remain untouched!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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20 hours ago

Lackawanna County approves grants, contracts and board appointments; awards bridge, roof and trolley work At its April 1 meeting the board approved a series of resolutions: payables and emergency-management grants, a food-service contract amendment with Aramark, a PCCD treatment-court grant, a partnership with Steamtown National Historic Site, a Pitney Bowes lease, multiple board appointments, and construction awards for a bridge, roof and trolley refurbishment.

Lackawanna County is making big moves with new grants, contracts, and exciting construction projects, all aimed at enhancing community services and infrastructure!

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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22 hours ago

Commission amends zoning code to define data centers, adds conditional-use review and supplemental standards The commission voted 7–0 to amend Chapter 11 to define data centers and accessory data centers, making them conditional uses in appropriate manufacturing districts and adding supplemental standards on setbacks, screening, noise study authority and utility considerations.

The Planning Commission has taken a bold step by redefining data centers as conditional uses in heavy manufacturing districts, paving the way for new standards on noise and utility impacts.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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23 hours ago

Bill would direct $25 million toward Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame in Inver Grove Heights House File 4238 would provide $5 million in general obligation funding for local roads and infrastructure and a $20 million cash appropriation to support a proposed Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame and related facility in Inver Grove Heights; city officials told a House committee they expect $14–$17 million in local investment and said a future I‑494 interchange is planned at the site.

A groundbreaking bill could bring a $25 million boost to Inver Grove Heights, paving the way for a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame that promises to transform the community and its economy!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 day ago

Senate committee hears House staff on bill to reclassify manufactured homes, clarify cooperative rules Presenters told the Senate Economic Development committee the bill aims to treat many modern manufactured homes as real property to improve financing terms, avoid double taxation and fix legal anomalies for limited-equity cooperatives so they can access grants and fund infrastructure upgrades.

A new bill could revolutionize how manufactured homes are classified, potentially unlocking better financing options and access to vital state grants for limited-equity cooperatives.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 day ago

Kankakee City committee hears housing program progress; residents urged to start storm-relief applications with United Way/KCCSI At its April 6 meeting, the Kankakee City Community Development Committee reviewed housing-program progress — including reductions in long wait lists and HUD-funded work — and staff directed residents seeking immediate storm-relief to apply with United Way funds administered locally by KCCSI. Staff warned funding deadlines could put some projects at risk.

Kankakee City is making strides in housing programs, but residents impacted by recent storms need to act fast for crucial emergency relief funds!

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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1 day ago

St. Charles Parish School Board approves $9.87M gym project, adopts calendar and program changes At its Nov. 19 meeting the St. Charles Parish School Board accepted a $9,869,000 bid for middle school auxiliary gyms, adopted the 2026–27 school calendar, approved a $25/hour stipend for noncertified tutors and authorized participation in an LHSAA girls flag football pilot; all actions passed unanimously.

The St. Charles Parish School Board just approved a $9.87 million project for new gym facilities while paving the way for exciting program changes in the upcoming school year!

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 day ago

San Rafael council accepts update to five-year economic development strategy Councilors received staff'led progress updates on the city's five-year economic development strategy, including a new "San Rafael Go" business concierge program, fee reductions for streeteries and cannabis delivery, and a pipeline of major residential projects downtown; the update passed 3'0to'0 on Monday.

San Rafael's City Council just approved a major update to its Economic Development Strategy, paving the way for new business incentives and a wave of exciting downtown projects!

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 day ago

San Rafael council authorizes progressive design'build approach and PLA talks for $105M Measure P library project Councilors directed staff to pursue a progressive design'build procurement and begin project labor agreement negotiations for a proposed 50,000'sq'ft Measure P library and community center with a program target budget of $105,000,000; labor representatives urged inclusion in PLA talks and staff said local hiring goals can be included.

San Rafael's City Council is set to transform the community with a groundbreaking $105 million library and center project, promising local job opportunities and innovative construction methods.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 day ago

Graham County supervisors approve permit transfer, ratify pump purchases, rezone parcels and join national opioid settlement At a regular meeting the Graham County Board of Supervisors approved a permanent transfer of a Class 6 liquor permit, ratified unbudgeted purchases for a fuel pump and a courthouse well pump, corrected a rezoning notice and voted to participate in the national opioid settlement. Manager updates included a $2.5 million congressional funding request and a CDBG RFP opening May 4.

Graham County Supervisors have approved key actions, from a liquor permit transfer to joining the national opioid settlement—what does this mean for the community?

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 day ago

Altoona council approves $45.86 million in general obligation urban renewal bonds The council unanimously approved two loan agreements on June 2 authorizing $39.305 million (Series 2025A) and $6.555 million (Series 2025B) in general obligation urban renewal bonds and authorized the tax levy to repay them; Finance Director Andy Lent described these as final approvals.

Altoona City Council just greenlit a massive $45.86 million in urban renewal bonds to fuel future projects—what's on the horizon for the city?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 day ago

Schuylkill County commissioners approve demolition contracts, supplemental budgets and senior services grant At a March 18 work session the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners approved three demolition contracts totaling about $155,000, supplemental budget resolutions, a Title XIX senior services grant agreement and several Community Development Block Grant revisions; most motions passed unanimously 3–0.

Schuylkill County Commissioners just approved over $155,000 in demolition contracts and vital funding for senior services—big changes are on the way!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 days ago

Housing board says state dollars leverage other funds but pipeline is shrinking amid budget uncertainty Directors told the Appropriations Committee that state appropriations leverage private and federal funding and support diverse projects — from conversions to shared‑equity homeownership — but budget uncertainty is shrinking the project pipeline despite continued need for thousands of homes.

Vermont's housing pipeline is at risk as budget uncertainties threaten to stifle vital projects despite a pressing need for homes.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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2 days ago

Delaware County commissioners approve road bids, RFPs and several contracts in April 6 meeting At the April 6 Delaware County commissioners meeting, the board accepted $1.7 million in CCMG road bids, authorized RFPs for roofing and liability insurance, approved a facilities service contract with edits to an automatic-renewal clause, and passed an amendment for cigar lounges amid public opposition.

Delaware County commissioners just approved over $1.7 million in road projects and initiated key requests for proposals that could reshape local infrastructure!

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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2 days ago

Tuscaloosa County Commission approves $12.58 million courthouse renovation, terminates Heritage Healthcare contract and OKs multiple property actions At its Feb. 18 meeting the Tuscaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to award a $12.58 million courthouse renovation contract to Harrison Construction, terminate a contract with Heritage Healthcare, authorize several condemnation and demolition actions, appoint Greg Long to the county economic development authority and approve community funding for a high school team.

The Tuscaloosa County Commission has made significant moves, approving a $12.58 million courthouse renovation and terminating a major healthcare contract in a decisive meeting.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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2 days ago

Tuscaloosa County Commission authorizes up to $3.7 million purchase for ‘Project Market’ After an executive session, the Tuscaloosa County Commission unanimously authorized Probate Judge Ward D. “Rob” Robertson III to execute a contract to purchase property for ‘Project Market’ not to exceed $3.7 million, with terms to be finalized by attorneys for the parties.

Tuscaloosa County just made a significant move by approving a $3.7 million property purchase for the mysterious “Project Market” — what could this development mean for the community?

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 days ago

Fillmore Council approves wayfinding study, funds digital permitting and authorizes fire‑grant applications Council authorized an $8,000 contract for a citywide wayfinding study (deferring manufacture of a proposed SR‑126 sign), appropriated $38,000 for GovWell digital permitting implementation, and authorized staff to apply for three fire grants; the housing‑element progress report was filed for submission to HCD.

The Fillmore City Council has taken a big step towards enhancing navigation with a new wayfinding signage program while putting the brakes on a controversial sign on State Route 126.

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2 days ago

I was honored to participate as a discussant at Monday's district-level consultation meeting focused on "Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Social Cohesion and Peace Building Efforts in Communities."

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CommunityDan

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2 days ago

Freelance Year in Review 2025/26 Its time for my third full year review of freelance life as a Church and Community Developer. And yet again, what a year it has been.

It's time for my third full year review of life as a freelance Church and other Community developer.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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2 days ago

Tuscaloosa County to buy BAMA Theatre and adjoining PARA building for $3.54 million The Tuscaloosa County Commission unanimously authorized the purchase of the BAMA Theatre and the adjoining PARA building for the appraised value of $3.54 million plus transaction costs, to be paid from the county reserve fund; the decision followed a motion to suspend the agenda to consider the real estate deal.

Tuscaloosa County just made a major move, approving a $3.54 million purchase of the historic BAMA Theatre and PARA building—what's next for this iconic space?

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

Ways and Means Committee advances several tax measures, defers others after extended hearing The committee reported multiple tax bills favorably (including HB 217/214, HB 514, HB 561, HB 812) and voluntarily deferred several high‑profile measures (HB 620, HB 658, HB 898, HB 614) for further stakeholder work and data collection. Outcomes were by unanimous consent where recorded.

The House Ways and Means Committee moved several tax bills forward but hit pause on key proposals, sparking discussions about the future of tax reform in Louisiana.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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2 days ago

Maywood trustees adopt FY2021–22 budget and approve multiple contracts, payments At a March 16 special meeting the Maywood Board of Trustees adopted the village’s FY2021–22 budget, approved Warrant List No. 200510 totaling $968,216.50, and authorized several engineering and construction agreements and vendor payments as part of an omnibus package.

Maywood's Board of Trustees just approved a game-changing budget and a series of crucial contracts that could reshape the village's future!

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