• Third-Party Enforcement of Building Codes Reduces Burdens
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   March 12, 2012
• To increase energy code compliance and reduce administrative burden, certified third-party individuals in Georgia are helping to conduct code compliance tests.

• Chicago Suburb Considers 'Redbox for Readers'
• BY: Tina Trenkner   |   March 8, 2012
• Libraries in areas like LaGrange, Ill., are considering implementing self-service kiosks, potentially making media available to patrons, even after hours.

• Economic Education Goes Mobile
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   March 5, 2012
• The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has created a new mobile app aimed at increasing consumer knowledge about inflation and the use of credit.

• N.H. Health Program for the Mentally Ill Increases Quality of Life
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   March 2, 2012
• A health and fitness program for the mentally ill in Keene, N.H., will be expanded statewide due to its ability to improve one's quality of life.

• North Carolina Judges Offer Counseling to Jurors
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   North Carolina   |   February 27, 2012
• A new statewide pilot program will allow judges the option of providing jurors an opportunity to contact mental health professionals after experiencing graphic evidence during a trial.

• Square: One Mobile Way to Accept Fares and Contributions
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   February 23, 2012
• A small plug-in credit card reader is changing how cab drivers and campaigns accept payments on the fly.

• South L.A. Bus Yard Transformed Into Unique Park
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   February 16, 2012
• An industrial eyesore is now an urban wetland that can help clean stormwater and provide residents with green space to enjoy.

• NYC’s Center for Economic Opportunity Wins Harvard Government Award
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   February 13, 2012
• An anti-poverty initiative launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2006 is being recognized for its cross-agency approach.

• Using Radio to Teach English to Immigrants
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   February 9, 2012
• English lessons over the radio and on CDs provide immigrants a way to study the language in their own homes.

• Paying Property Taxes by Shopping Local
• BY: Brian Peteritas   |   Marlboro, N.J.   |   February 7, 2012
• A town in New Jersey has created a program that offers residents the chance to earn property tax credits by patronizing local businesses.
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• Uninsured Artists Swap Health Care for Performances
• BY: Caroline Cournoyer   |   February 6, 2012
• New York City artists can now earn health credits for doctor visits and more if they offer their time and talents to hospital patients.

• Univ. of Vermont is Latest to Ban Plastic Water Bottles
• BY: Caroline Cournoyer   |   February 2, 2012
• Hoping to save money and the environment, a dozen colleges have stopped selling bottled water on campus.
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• Maryland Considering Incentives for Work in ‘Health Enterprise Zones’
• BY: Caroline Cournoyer   |   January 30, 2012
• The idea of offering financial incentives to boost services in select areas is common for economic development -- but rarely used to improve health care.

• New York City Uses ARRA Funds for Hybrid Street Sweepers
• BY: Caroline Cournoyer   |   January 26, 2012
• They’re expected to improve the city’s finances and carbon footprint.

• Minneapolis Uses Foursquare to Share Tips with Citizens
• BY: Caroline Cournoyer   |   January 23, 2012
• The city aims to promote its services and programs with people who check-in around the city.

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• A New, Sometimes Not-So-Nice Outlook for the Muni Market
• Despite some positive developments, it seems the SEC and IRS are cracking down on the municipal bond market.
• BY: Penelope Lemov | June 13, 2013

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• Do Cities Need a Chief Resilience Officer?
• The Rockefeller Foundation is awarding $100 million to cities willing to create chief resilience officers to prepare for and recover from disasters, which have increased in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
• BY: Tod Newcombe | June 12, 2013