Scholarships are available to attend this year's CDFA Virtual Summer School, which will feature three training courses from August 1-4. Topics covered during this week include the Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance, Intro Bond Finance, and Intro Rural Development Finance. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional development!

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that makes an unprecedented $1 billion investment in water conservation, efficiency, reuse, and importing through the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA). The plan to secure Arizona's water future invests $1 billion over three years to fund projects that will bring additional water to the state.

Dulles International Airport will receive $49.6 million to help fund a new regional airline concourse, among 85 airports receiving part of a nearly $1 billion grant stemming from last year's infrastructure bill approved by Congress. The funding puts Dulles one step closer to the construction of a new Concourse A, which serves United Airlines' regional flights. 

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to welcome Sam Filkins as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. A new graduate, Mr. Filkins joins the ranks of fellow graduates who are recognized as the most qualified leaders in the development finance industry.

The city's new "targeted entrepreneurial assistance program" is designed to boost marijuana business ownership among Denverites of color. Last year Denver Mayor Michael Hancock signed into law a set of bills designed to create a comprehensive social equity program for marijuana licensing in the city. The legislation designated "social equity applicants" who have lived in disinvested neighborhoods, are low-income, or have been impacted by marajuana convictions.

Governor Laura Kelly awarded $4.1 million in Community Service Tax Credits to bolster the fundraising efforts of 29 nonprofit organizations across Kansas that improve local access to quality child care, healthcare, education, arts, and housing. CSP tax credits have been issued in the Sunflower State since 1994. The program provides a 70% tax credit to qualified donors in rural communities and a 50% tax credit in larger communities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development division sought to delay the implementation of a "Buy American" provision included in the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on the grounds that the requirement could hinder critical projects including broadband rollouts.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have agreed on a plan to use $2.2 billion in remaining federal stimulus money from the pandemic on housing, conservation, and child care programs. The agreement came as the state finalized a $45.2 billion budget a week after the deadline. None of the money will be used for direct payments to Pennsylvanians. Instead, Spotlight PA identified 20 programs that will be funded using the stimulus dollars.

City of Hagerstown-Department of Community and Economic Development is seeking a Community Development Manager. This position is responsible for the administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant program. Prepares the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and other related reports as required by the Federal Government.

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This program is specifically designed to boost ownership among individuals disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement. Funded by $500,000 of the city's cannabis sales tax revenues, the program seeks to train and elevate Denver residents who meet the State of Colorado's definition of a social equity applicant in the cannabis industry.

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