With billions in grants about to start flowing from Washington, they will need comprehensive, timely information on what’s available. They shouldn’t have to wait for the feds to supply it.
“On your marks. Get set. … Now, wait.”
Local officials across America are anxiously standing by to see if, what and how much Congress ultimately approves for both infrastructure and the Democrats’ big budget bill. Although some doubt whether the blue factions will compromise, I predict that the sun will indeed rise as it always has and both will be passed, along with a new debt ceiling.
However, until the ink is dry on both statutes and they’re signed by the president, we won’t know the size and precise details of what’s in there. That said, you can expect every local governing body in the country to soon have members from both political parties pontificating about how best to get their community’s fair share and bring home some bacon.
governing.com
by Girard Miller
September 28, 2021