Smart Government

Keep Your Money Local

January 18, 2020

Problem Cities and counties have millions in reserve and special funds but most of those dollars are invested in large funds run out of state. Local financial institutions know their community and customers better than large banks, and therefore by having access to those funds can more effectively invest in […]Ryan Coonerty | County Supervisor | Santa Cruz, CA

ROI on Tax Expenditures

January 18, 2020

Problem In most states and at the federal level tax expenditures (incentives, dedications, exemptions, loopholes etc.) that have not been recently analyzed and updated are draining resources from government budgets. In NM for example, these tax breaks have cost $1 billion of taxpayer money and have not significantly increased job […]Tim Keller | Mayor | Albuquerque, NM 2014 Challenge Finalist

One Stop for Veterans

January 18, 2020

Problem Current programs established to provide benefits and services to veterans often struggle to find and engage the veterans they are meant to serve. Veterans falling through the cracks to the point of homelessness, unemployment, marriage breakups, higher suicide rates only get help when they hit the bottom. Solution Mayor […]Setti Warren | Former Mayor | Newton, MA

Resource and Development Tax Credit

January 18, 2020

Problem Historically, research and development incentives in Delaware have supported larger established companies. While these larger companies are vital to the state, smaller businesses and startups usually need more resources as they are starting out to remain competitive and expand their business efforts. Solution Rep. Short introduced legislation to reform […]Bryon Short | Former Representative | Wilmington, DE

Enterprise Zones 2.0

January 18, 2020

Problem Several parts of Nebraska, including Omaha, suffer from greater unemployment rates than the rest of the state but the state has limited resources allocated to economic development programs. Solution Senator Mello authored legislation to reauthorize Nebraska’s enterprise zone statutes to encourage investment and economic growth by giving preference for […]Heath Mello | Former Representative | Omaha, NE

Recent News

NewDEAL Statement on President Biden's Announcement of The American Jobs Plan

April 1, 2021

NewDEAL Statement on President Biden’s Announcement of The American Jobs Plan Proposal Represents Transformational Investment in America’s States and Cities Washington, D.C. – Today, the NewDEAL released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of The American Jobs Plan: Forward-thinking leaders across the country recognize how lack of investment in infrastructure […]

NewDEAL Applauds Relief to States and Cities in American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021

NewDEAL Applauds Relief to States and Cities in American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Relief Addresses Key Concerns of Top State, Local Leaders Washington, D.C. – With today’s vote on final passage by the U.S. House, the American Rescue Plan Act that heads to President Biden’s desk provides vital funding for states, […]

NewDEAL Leaders Join New Democrat Coalition Members to Discuss COVID-19 Relief for Communities

March 4, 2021

Members of Washington’s congressional delegation joined Washington members of NewDEAL to address the most urgent challenges facing Washington state, local, and tribal governments, and the importance of the relief proposed by President Biden and House Democrats in their American Rescue Plan legislation. The bill, which passed in the House on […]

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