Planning
Planning is an essential function of local and state government agencies, involving the strategic development of policies and initiatives that shape the growth and sustainability of communities. Effective planning covers a wide range of areas, including land use, transportation, and environmental impact, ensuring that development aligns with the region’s long-term goals. This directory offers articles on planning and related topics like Zoning, which explores the regulations that govern land use and development to create orderly and beneficial urban and rural environments.
Illinois has limped along without a budget since July and solving that gridlock will be lawmakers’ top priority in the impending session, a time when they’ve traditionally turned attention to passing a fresh budget for the coming fiscal year
Cash-strapped South Dakota counties are looking to state lawmakers to help keep up with rising costs for such things as courts and jails
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and two key lawmakers unveiled a plan Tuesday designed to address the underlying causes of rising property taxes
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Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
City and MBTA collaboration cuts transit delays with real-time signal priority
Violent crime against seniors in America has surged by 331% in the last decade, making safety a top priority for retirees; do you agree with the rankings?
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
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