The NewDEAL

This week on #AnHonorableProfession Hawaii State Senator @TroyHashimoto reflects on the 2023 Maui wildfires, best practices for coordinating disaster safety efforts across different levels of government, and his efforts to address Maui’s housing crisis. 🎧youtu.be/qRa4VvPuX3U

#NewDEALer NJ State Senator @Troy4NJ7 successfully secured funding to support low-, moderate-, and middle-income housing developments in NJ, which will expand affordable living opportunities across the state. 🏘️ Details👇 insidernj.com/press-release/…

#NewDEALer Birmingham Mayor @RandallWoodfin announced a sustainability plan to address urban heat islands, storm water management, and more – creating a more resilient future for city residents 🌇 Details👇 wbrc.com/2025/07/23/und…

“I know the challenge of maximizing limited resources to protect public safety. That’s why I constantly encourage my team to think creatively about how we can be more efficient, responsive, and effective.” - Columbus @CityAttyKlein Read in The Roadmap: thenewdeal.substack.com/p/creating-rea…

#NewDEALer NJ State Senator @VinGopal succeeded in securing funding for several important educational initiatives in the FY2026 state budget that aim to enhance learning improvement programs statewide ✏️ Details👇 thelinknews.net/2025/07/19/sec…

#NewDEALer Mayor @MattMahanSJ is bringing AI tools to governing, from making bus systems more efficient to improving language translation accuracy As the founding member of the GovAI coalition, San Jose is leading the charge in AI integration Read more👇 buff.ly/uK1YrwF

#NewDEALer Beaverton Mayor @laceybeaty’s “middle housing” initiative is creating affordable living spaces for residents of all ages. A finalist in @BloombergDotOrg Mayor’s Challenge, this project is a huge win for Beaverton! 🏆 Read more 👇 buff.ly/GhKK9rJ

Milwaukee Mayor and #NewDEALer @CavalierJohnson’s plan to help finance the city’s largest office to housing conversion has won initial city approval 👏 Find out how he’s securing 75 workforce housing units for folks earning ≤ the city’s median income 👇 buff.ly/5KXYRQn

#NewDEALer New Bedford Mayor @JonMitchellNB announced that the city will offer free technology classes over the next ten months, giving beginners the chance to build essential computer skills 💻 Learn more👇 wbsm.com/new-bedford-fr…

Summer doesn't just mean long days and sunshine—for too many families, it's also a season of food scarcity #NewDEALer @jamaaltbailey + community leaders distributed free meals to kids in the Bronx, fighting food insecurity amidst impending federal cuts👇 bxtimes.com/hunger-doe-foo…

#NewDEALer Kansas City Mayor @QuintonLucasKC announced a partnership with Mill to revolutionize food waste disposal. The city aims to have food recyclers in every household and promote more efficient and sustainable waste management practices.♻️ More👇 yahoo.com/news/kansas-ci…

In this week's 2 Minute Download... The NewDEAL Forum releases key education insights Milwaukee celebrates renovation of “forever homes” The budget bill’s surprising lessons for climate and clean energy Subscribe today for the latest governing news: newdealleaders.org/sign-up/

This week on #AnHonorableProfession State Representative @EnslerPhillip talks about the recent legislative session during Trump’s second administration, his work to pass bipartisan common-sense gun reform, and his day job. Tune in: youtu.be/Cs29qYJ8mM4

#NewDEALer Kansas City, MO mayor @MayorLucasKC is taking bold action towards ending homelessness. He just announced new investments to expand wraparound supports, transitional housing, and youth shelters. Details👇 kctv5.com/2025/07/14/800…

Thanks to #NewDEALer @RepBenBowman, every Oregon family can now access Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in English or Spanish — opening doors to early literacy and honoring every child’s culture and language. 💬📚 Details👇 jamn1075.iheart.com/content/2025-0…

#NewDEALer Milwaukee Mayor @CavalierJohnson celebrated the successful renovation of several vacant, city-owned properties into “forever affordable” homes—strengthening the city’s commitment to accessible housing and neighborhood revitalization🏘️ Details👇 urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/07/14/com…

#NewDEALer Cleveland Mayor @JustinMBibb spearheaded a massive boost in funding for Habitat for Humanity. The new investments will fund home repairs in low income neighborhoods👷🏠 Learn more👇 cleveland.com/news/2025/07/c…

In Birmingham, AL, #NewDEALer @randallwoodfin is leading one of the nation’s biggest drops in homicides—down 52%—through smart tech and community-based policing. Details👇 triangletribune.com/news/2025/07/1…