Local Governments

October 12, 2021 - The Southern Economic Advancement Project is helping local governments plan how to spend funds they're getting from the COVID-19 economic stimulus bill in a way that promotes equity in disaster recovery. It's also tracking innovative efforts to stretch ARP funds to their full potential in cities including New Orleans; Durham, North Carolina; and Mobile, Alabama.

September 27, 2019 - Local elected officials in the South are creating programs to address growing numbers of homeless people and the broader affordable housing crisis.

December 1, 1991 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 19 No. 4, "Government That Works." Find more from that issue here.

October 1, 1990 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 18 No. 3, "Sunbelt Blues." Find more from that issue here.  …