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Jake Blumgart @jblumgart.bsky.social · 1d

"New Jersey’s problem isn’t that it’s building too little housing, Ciattarelli says: It’s that it’s building too much." www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...

Why Housing Density Has Become a Key Issue in the New Jersey Governor's Race

A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 1d

Why “overdevelopment” is a theme in the New Jersey governor’s race www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...

Why Housing Density Has Become a Key Issue in the New Jersey Governor's Race

A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.

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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 9d

Las Vegas, NV

Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 9d

Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried. www.governing.com/politics/las...

Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried.

Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’...

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 9d

Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried. www.governing.com/politics/las...

Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried.

Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’...

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 13d

"It is so relaxing to be on that train. You see an eagle. You see an osprey." www.governing.com/transportati...

New Amtrak Service Gives Gulf Coast a Boost 20 Years After Katrina

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line began running twice-a-day service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., in August. Gulf Coast cities are hoping it will bring new people to town.

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Dael Norwood @dael.bsky.social · 16d

This is a useful profile of Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and where he stands politically in terms of local politicos Big Feelings.

That is: he’s loathed by Dem leg leaders & the state party apparatus bc he took control of patronage they wanted for themselves (though they frame it as “high-handiness”

The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.

https://www.governing.com/politics/the-democratic-governor-fighting-with-his-own-party?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=🚗%20Sussex%20divided%20over%20Atlantic%20Fields%20project%3B%20Christina%20seeks%20community%20input&utm_campaign=9%2029%2025%20Newsletter

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 20d

The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party www.governing.com/politics/the...

The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 21d

lol yeah I would wager it’s about a 1-5% agree ratio

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 21d

I think it's the opposite and only unsuspecting chumps pick up his call

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 23d

For this program, HUD also won't accept applicants that "deny the sex binary in humans or promote the notion that sex is a chosen or mutable characteristic.” www.governing.com/urban/housin...

Housing Groups Confounded by Last-Minute HUD Funding Changes

HUD recently changed the eligibility criteria for grants to support the Trump administration’s positions on a range of issues, from immigration enforcement to gender identity. The move bars applicants...

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 23d

One HUD program recently disqualified grant applicants from jurisdictions that don't "cooperate with Federal immigration enforcement," which includes potentially 36 states. www.governing.com/urban/housin...

Housing Groups Confounded by Last-Minute HUD Funding Changes

HUD recently changed the eligibility criteria for grants to support the Trump administration’s positions on a range of issues, from immigration enforcement to gender identity. The move bars applicants...

www.governing.com

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · 29d

One Housing Assistance Program Congress Is Actually Expanding www.governing.com/urban/one-ho...

One Housing Assistance Program Congress Is Actually Expanding

Congress has substantially increased support for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. That should help finance thousands more units.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Sep 10

'It's an Occupation': A Local Lawmaker Reacts to Trump's D.C. Takeover www.governing.com/politics/tru...

'It's an Occupation': A Local Lawmaker Reacts to Trump's D.C. Takeover

President Donald Trump's declaration of a crime emergency for Washington, D.C., ends Wednesday. But a city Council member warns that the occupation will not end.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Sep 2

Feds Send Billions to States for Highways. Locals Want a Bigger Share. www.governing.com/transportati...

Feds Send Billions to States for Highways. Locals Want a Bigger Share.

Cities and counties are asking Congress to include more direct funding for local projects in the next transportation bill. States are fighting to protect existing formulas.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Rancorous State Politics Tanking Philly Transit www.governing.com/transportati...

The Rancorous State Politics Tanking Philly Transit

SEPTA is cutting service and hiking fares amid a budget stalemate in the Pennsylvania legislature. The fight is highlighting regional fault lines.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Jul 31

Denver's strangely bold plan for sidewalks: Build them all and keep up with repairs www.governing.com/infrastructu...

This City Is Getting Serious About Sidewalks. Will Others Follow Suit?

Denver’s new sidewalk program shifts the responsibility from property owners to the city. It’s a far-reaching plan to improve thousands of miles of infrastructure.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hard to fully side with anyone who's quoted in this great piece by @jblumgart.bsky.social. Clearly Philadelphia has an exquisite built environment worth caring for, but all the sides in this argument are claiming the role of aggrieved underdog.

Jake Blumgart @jblumgart.bsky.social · Jul 30

My story on pushback to preservation. While many people are opposed to the razing of the city's historic buildings, they are less aware of all the regulations that come with designation. Can Philly defend against demolition without micromanaging homeowners windows? www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...

Are Philadelphia’s historic preservation regulations too strict?

Homeowners and preservationists are clashing over the cost of building materials in some of the city's most historically significant spots.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Jul 29

Cities were awarded $3.2 billion for transportation projects under the Neighborhood Access and Equity program. Congress is rescinding 75 percent of the funds, leaving dozens of awarded projects partly funded or not funded at all. www.governing.com/transportati...

Feds Slash Millions in Promised Funds for Local Transportation

Congress voted this month to claw back funding from some awards made during the Biden administration, particularly those focused on equity. The rescissions will leave dozens of transportation projects...

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · May 12

Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC www.governing.com/transportati...

Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC

New York City’s congestion pricing program was feared dead last year, and is still subject to threats from the Trump administration. But it’s delivering results, with less traffic and more revenue for...

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · May 5

A four-month interim city council member in St. Paul will vote this week on rent control and tenant protections www.governing.com/urban/the-od...

The Odd Job of a Four-Month City Council Member

Matt Privratsky was appointed to serve as an interim city council member in St. Paul after the previous member resigned. He’ll cast some consequential votes.

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Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Apr 23

Anyone who moved from Austin to San Antonio or vice versa in the last few years wanna talk to me for a story?

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Ken McLeod @kenmcld.bsky.social · Apr 11

"Some research suggests that 75% of people whose licenses get suspended continue to drive anyway"

This law gives "the option to require devices that limit vehicle speeds when doling out punishments for reckless drivers...as an alternative to jail time or license suspension for repeat offenders"

Jared Brey @jaredbrey.bsky.social · Apr 11

Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law www.governing.com/transportati...