Poverty Politics: Shortcut Solutions
There are no shortcuts in life–only those we imagine. ~ Frank Leahy Shortcut Solutions Federal funding is tight. This point is obvious as you listen to political rhetoric from both sides of...
Read MoreLegislative Update: WAP, CSBG FY 13 Appropriations Advance on Hill
— Brad Penney, General Counsel for the Advocates for The Other America (AFTOA) — The House has now completed consideration of the FY 13 Energy & Water Appropriations bill, containing...
Read MoreHighlights from the WAPTAC Blog
–Edited by: Alice Gaston, Program Assistant— A few highlights from the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (WAPTAC) blog: Overview of the PY 2011 Weatherization...
Read MoreCAAs In The News: Ohio Community Action Impact; Jobs, Transportation and Much More
Partnering with a university is a great way to tap into local expertise. Professors and students need real-life projects to research, and Community Action has the data and needs research to support...
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CSBG Data Corner: Community Taxion!
— Tabitha Beck, Director of Research — Most people breathe a sigh of relief when tax season ends every year. They’ve navigated the complex rules and reporting requirements, and met the...
Read MoreOpinion: Money in Politics
— Alice Gaston, Advocates for The Other America — Already in the early stages of this year’s election cycle, fundraising and the size of one’s war chest have been crucial in...
Read More2011 Weatherization Funding Survey Now Available
— By Alice Gaston, Program Assistant — The NASCSP 2011 Program Year (PY 2011) Funding Survey is now available here. The NASCSP Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Funding Survey is...
Read MoreUPDATE: NASCSP Urges the House of Representatives to Reject the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012
UPDATE – 5/11/2012 6:15 PM::: The House of Representatives today passed the Reconciliation Replacement bill on a 218-199 vote. Not a single Democrat supported the bill, which tries to...
Read MoreKeeping an Eye on U.S. Environmental Sustainability: An Energy and Climate Policy Update
– Jovita A. Tolbert, National Alliance for Sustainable Communities (NASC) – Look Out, Austerity Ahead In light of last year’s debt limit deal (PL 112-25), which included 10-year...
Read MoreCSBG Spotlight: California CAA Helps People Go From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship
– By Eric Stam – In the current economy, many unemployed workers are choosing self-employment when jobs are not coming their way. But many would be entrepreneurs are intimidated by the...
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