Every Wednesday, the TFG Blog posts a series of articles published over the previous week that discusses topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup!
Cuts to Child Welfare Force States to Spend Smarter
In the wake of several reports indicating that federal spending on child welfare programs has decreased significantly, some states are piloting programs to develop cost-effective strategies in helping the disadvantaged youth population. New programs are not only focused on creating new program strategies, but also data-driven strategies aimed at saving money and creating efficiencies. Read More…
First Responders Left in the Dark on Public Safety Network
The early stages of the FirstNet public safety network haven’t looked too promising as first responders and emergency managers have been lightly consulted since the beginning. But recent changes in the upper ranks of FirstNet management is hoping to change the trend, putting FirstNet back on the right track. Read More…
Pentagon Warns Climate Change Will Intensify Conflict – Unveils Adaption Roadmap
According to the 2014 Climate Change Adaption Roadmap released by the Pentagon on Monday, climate change has the potential to intensify global instability, disease, poverty and conflict, citing the issue as a serious national security risk. The report outlines the ways armed forces will be affected by climate change domestically and abroad in both the near and long terms. “Politics or ideology must not get in the way of sound planning,” Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressed. Read More…
Mayors to Convene in Louisville to Meet on Entrepreneurship
More than three dozen mayors will be in Kentucky this week to discuss entrepreneurship, the “Maker Movement,” and to learn how entrepreneurship is transforming cities, spurring economic growth and innovation. The week-long event aims to create a network of mayors across the country who are champions of entrepreneurship in their cities. Read More…
White House Announces $170 Million Push to Help Long-Term Unemployed
On Wednesday, the White House announced $170 million in grants and partnerships aimed at helping the long-term unemployed get back to work. The funding will go to programs in 20 states, funding apprenticeship programs, career service opportunities with private companies, mental health options, and early education programs, among other resources. Read More…
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