Housing Authority

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Renters May Be in Trouble

Accelerating housing costs are squeezing out renters. 

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

Colleges find innovative partnerships with housing authorities to combat student homelessness

Some community colleges have found innovative partnerships with their public housing authorities may help combat student homelessness.

Housing Authority’s Plan to Build on Parking Lots Sparks Hope, Fear and Criticism

The Housing Authority has come up with a potential source of money for much-needed repairs: let developers build on the parking lots of public housing and generate millions for the cause.

Public Housing Authorities Find Power in Solar

Municipal owners are taking advantage of this viable source of sustainability, jobs, savings and revenue.

Offering More Than a Roof, These Housing Authorities Help Residents Become Financially Self Reliant

To help residents transition into well-paying jobs and ultimately traditional housing, forward-thinking public housing agencies are offering services, such as job training, academic tutoring, financial counseling, and more.

EBR Housing Authority, BRAC say it may be hard to find affordable housing

Folks around the capital region may have a hard time finding a place to live, prices are rising due to a lack of inventory.

Portland Housing Authority tenants in three buildings complain of ongoing bug infestations

“Sleeping is very uncomfortable because you don't know when you're going to get bitten or where they are exactly.”

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

How state governments are reimagining American public housing

States are remembering that they can own housing, too.

Bring Solar to Your State's Government Buildings

To avoid catastrophic climate change we must keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly transition to renewable energy. A concrete step we can take toward a sustainable energy system would be installing solar panels on government buildings.

State government empowered to build new green energy projects

Language in the budget empowers the state Power Authority to get into the business of developing new renewable energy projects.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

Hidden facts about sources of revenues

Financial policymakers face lots of challenges. They have to formulate various kinds of policies within a stipulated budget.

Planning A Garden: The Benefits of Companion Planting

Companion planting involves growing different garden plant species next to each other to achieve the best possible conditions for your crops.