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Article filed under General | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Apr 10, 2009

The New NewRules.org

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-newrulesorg/

Welcome to the new NewRules.org

Everything that was on the last web site is on this one, and more. We’ve redesigned the site to allow it to be informed by more voices and more perspectives. We have added the ability to comment on the content.

In addition to our collection of rules, we are continuing to aggregate our commentaries and articles, audio, video, and publications.  But there is so much

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Apr 9, 2009

Federal Government Encourages Public Ownership for Broadband

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/federal-government-encourages-public-ownership-broadband/

The stimulus bill prioritizes public entities and nonprofits for grants to build broadband networks.

When Congress passed the stimulus package (ARRA), it included $7.2billion to build broadband networks to those who are unserved orunderserved (both terms that must still be defined).  In defined whatentities are eligible for grants, the statute expresses a preferencefor publicly owned networks.  States and political subdivisions arelisted first and nonprofit organizations second.  Listed third areother entities, including incumbent providers, which are only eligibleif they are found to be in the public good. 

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Article, Resource filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Apr 8, 2009

Vidchat Discussion on Community Networks and Broadband Stimulus

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/vidchat-discussion-community-networks-and-broadband-stimulus/

App-rising.com‘s Geoff Daily interviews Christopher Mitchell about who should receive grants from the broadband stimulus funds and what technologies should be prioritized.  15 minutes long. Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Mar 30, 2009

Broadband Stimulus Should Favor Non Profits and Community Ownership

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/broadband-stimulus-should-favor-non-profits-and-community-ownership/

The Federal Government is currently taking public comments on how to distribute the $7.2 billion in the stimulus package allocated to improve broadband access and speeds.  Continue reading

Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Justin Dahlheimer | No Comments | Updated on Mar 18, 2009

Residents Vote Down Wal-Mart

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/residents-vote-down-walmart/

Thanks to a well-organized grassroots campaign, Plaistow, NH, residents voted down (80% opposed) a request by Wal-Mart to rezone residential property to make way for a supercenter. Continue reading

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Justin Dahlheimer | No Comments | Updated on Mar 13, 2009

Leslieville Group Stops Big-Box Shopping Center

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/leslieville-group-stops-bigbox-shopping-center/

The grassroots group, East Toronto Community Coalition, was awarded for its efforts when the Ontario Municipal Board rejected a developer’s plan to bring a big-box plaza to the Toronto neighborhood of Leslieville. Continue reading

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | 2 Comments | Updated on Mar 12, 2009

Four Corporate Tax Loopholes States Should Close

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/four-corporate-tax-loopholes-states-should-close/

Doing so would ease budget shortfalls and restore a measure of fairnessfor small businesses, which lack access to these loopholes and end upshouldering a heavier tax burden than their big competitors. Some evidence even suggests that leveling the playing field may help spur entrepreneurialism and job growth. Continue reading

Article filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Mar 3, 2009

Recycling First: Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-first-directing-federal-stimulus-money-to-real-green-projects/

Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects published at http://www.emagazine.com/archive/4601 “Shovel-ready” is the key to the Obama Administration’s plan for a rapid flow of money to city public works projects in its effort to stimulate green jobs, green infrastructure and local spending. But is this plan practical? Do cities have “shovel-ready” green projects? Most… Continue reading

Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Justin Dahlheimer | No Comments | Updated on Mar 2, 2009

Virginia State Supreme Court Ruling Halts a Wal-Mart Supercenter

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/virginia-state-supreme-court-ruling-halts-walmart-supercenter/

The grassroots group, Blacksburg United for Responsible Growth (BURG), is celebrating a Virginia Supreme Court decision that impedes Wal-Mart’s entry into its community. Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Feb 20, 2009

Fiber opportunity is worth the risk in North St. Paul

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/fiber-opportunity-is-worth-the-risk-in-north-st-paul/

Fiber opportunity is worth the risk in North St. Paul By Christopher Mitchell, originally published in St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 20, 2009 Come Tuesday, North St. Paul residents have the opportunity to become the first metro-area community with a nextgeneration network connecting every home and business. This network will offer a unique experience in… Continue reading