pilot program
Coverage of pilot program in the Nexus archive.
- Denver kills proposal for 4 a.m. nightlife closing times
Denver City Council rejected a proposal allowing bars and clubs to stay open until 4 a.m., despite arguments that later closing times could reduce chaos from 2 a.m. exoduses. The council passed other nightlife licensing reforms, including security measures, while a smaller pilot program for later closures will be explored in certain neighborhoods. The decision followed a deadly shooting at a Denver club, which influenced the debate on safety regulations.
- SNAP recipients, some middle-class families get $60 monthly for produce in new bill. Who qualifies?
The 'Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce' Act introduces a pilot program providing grants to states to give $60 monthly to lower-income and moderate-income individuals for purchasing produce. The program aims to support both SNAP recipients and middle-class families.
- LAPD chief describes how police have been using drones as first responders
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discussed the use of drones as first responders in a pilot program launched nearly a year ago. The initiative involves integrating drones into emergency response protocols.
- NYC pilot program replaces food cart generators with cleaner alternative
A New York City pilot program is replacing food cart generators with a cleaner alternative. The initiative aims to reduce emissions from street food vendors.
- Walnut Creek Pool attendance jumps after swim fees dropped, city says
Attendance at Walnut Creek Pool nearly doubled after the city eliminated admission fees as part of a pilot program. The initiative aims to study whether free access increases public pool usage.
- St. Paul leaders are exploring new ways to close a record budget gap without raising taxes
St. Paul is addressing a $26 million budget deficit for 2027 by exploring options like consolidating services, expanding the tax base, and implementing a PILOT program. City leaders cited inflation and reduced state/federal aid as causes and referenced Boston's successful PILOT program as a model.
- Nashville's affordable housing milestone: MDHA PILOT program marks 10 years and 11,000 units
Nashville's Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its PILOT program, which has created over 11,200 affordable housing units in Davidson County since 2016. The program offers tax incentives to developers, resulting in 240 units at Paddock at Grandview alone and supporting 55 developments across the county.
- FDA is launching a pilot program to shorten early drug trials and counter China
The FDA is launching a pilot program to shorten early drug trials by 6 to 12 months through collaboration with research institutions. The initiative also aims to counter China's influence in drug development.
- Hochul extends free healthcare program for sex workers, and taxpayers will foot the $2.5M bill
The Hochul administration has extended a pilot program offering free healthcare to sex workers, with taxpayers expected to cover nearly $2.5 million in costs.
- IDF chief stresses men and women won’t serve in same tanks as part of pilot program
IDF chief confirms men and women will not serve in the same tanks under a pilot program, following yeshiva rabbis' refusal to send students to the Armored Corps due to integration concerns. The IDF maintains a separate framework for women's service.
- Trump Accounts app launches — here's how to get started
The Trump Accounts app allows families to track new investment accounts offering a $1,000 pilot program contribution for eligible children. The app is now available for download.