State officials say CHIP guidance ready to launch; portal and trainings coming this month At a Jan. 9 joint legislative hearing, council staff said guidance for the CHIP tax-increment financing program is set to launch later this month, with an intake portal and trainings to help municipalities apply. Lawmakers pressed officials on definitions, compliance, and verification for primary-residence requirements.

The eagerly anticipated CHIP program is set to launch this month, promising new opportunities for municipalities to transform housing development in Vermont!

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Florida Statute Debate Highlights Need for Water Service Agreements Participants emphasize obligation for municipalities to secure agreements for water surcharges.

A heated debate in Miami-Dade County reveals that municipalities may face challenges if they attempt to impose hefty surcharges for water services without proper agreements in place.

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Regulatory Board proposes $1M for municipal stormwater permit compliance funding The regulatory board recommends funding for stormwater compliance under new permitting requirements.

Vermont's Senate Appropriations meeting reveals a bold proposal to allocate $1 million annually for stormwater compliance, aiming to tackle critical water quality challenges head-on.

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