CDFA is pleased to announce Carrie Latimer, Financial Analyst for the Gulf Coast Authority in Texas, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. As a new graduate, Mrs. Latimer joins the ranks of fellow graduates who are recognized as the most qualified leaders in the development finance industry.

The State Treasurer's Office officials announced that the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust has completed the sale of approximately $351.4 million in two series of new money Green and Sustainability Bonds. The Sustainability Bonds were the first such issuances from the Trust and the first in the nation for a state revolving fund. It was the Trust's sixth Green Bond issuance.

Recent data from shows that between April 2020 and April 2021, the median home price increased by an average of 17.2%. This frenzy has led more and more buyers and sellers to question whether this growth is sustainable for the near future. However, this rapid uptick in the housing market comes as a positive trend for local and state governments struggling with some of their revenue streams impaired by COVID-19.

The Kinder Institute Local and Regional Infrastructure Database contains more than 1,800 planned infrastructure projects identified by surveying local and regional leaders, reviewing capital investment documents, and using other selected sources. This interactive map allows users to explore the data.

Finance programs for energy and water projects are designed to meet community infrastructure needs and support efficient resource use. However, they can also be used to stabilize local economies as the nation copes with a pandemic-induced recession and the aftermath of recent years' natural disasters. This next installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series will discuss how energy and water finance programs can be positioned to address various local challenges simultaneously.

U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the 2021 notice of funding availability under the agency's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and state infrastructure financing authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program. These lending programs accelerate investment in critical water infrastructure through innovative and flexible financing that can support a wide range of projects in both large and small communities.

Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week reintroduced the Move America Act to bring billions of dollars to grow and repair infrastructure through an expansion of private activity bonds and the creation of an infrastructure tax credit. S. 1403 would allocate Move America Bonds to states, based on population size.

In March 2020, it became clear to Chicago real estate investor and economic development proponent, Lyneir Richardson, that there was an urgent need to find new ways to close the racial wealth gap. He expanded Chicago TREND Corp. to provide small business advisory services, development advisory services that boost real estate development projects in minority neighborhoods, and shopping center acquisition, done in partnership with Black entrepreneurs and community members.

Intro Revolving Loan Fund WebCourse
June 23-24, 2021 - Daily: 12:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern

CDFA Virtual Summer School
August 2-12, 2021 - Daily: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern

The Staff Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, preparing accurate and timely reports and statements in accordance with GAAP, and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures are being adhered to across the Invest Atlanta organization.

The County of Summit, Ohio is hiring a Director of Community and Economic Development who will oversee the County's Division of Economic Development, Division of Community Development, and Division of GIS and Planning. The Director will be responsible for leading a small, dedicated team of individuals in responding to the needs of existing small, medium, and large businesses in Summit County, while also working to attract new businesses to the County.

The Economic & Energy Diversification Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supporting renewable energy companies in New Mexico, providing technical support and educational training to renewable energy companies in New Mexico, facilitating degree and apprenticeship programs in the energy sector, and supporting legislation that will help in these activities.

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The Resilience in New Mexico Agriculture Strategic Plan provides broad recommendations are coupled with specific, actionable strategies. The implementation of this plan is critical to achieving greater agricultural and natural resource resiliency, as well as a secure future for the generations of farmers and ranchers to come.

After the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, it guaranteed direct relief to all 19,000 cities, towns, and villages in the United States. NLC has identified frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grants, and has provided answers based on available information to help cities prepare while Treasury develops official guidance.

This chartbook compares the breadth of general sales and excise tax bases across the states. It categorizes detailed personal consumption expenditures (as measured in the Bureau of Economic Analysis National Income and Products Accounts) by their tax treatment in each state and the District of Columbia. It was authored by the Tax Policy Center at the Brookings Institute and Urban Institute.

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