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National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) represents the interests of cities and towns in Washington, D.C., by advocating for the positions established by local elected officials in the National Municipal Policy. On Federal issues that impact municipalities, the League works in concert with the NLC.
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Leading Together An Agenda for the 2020 Presidential Election from America's Local Leaders
Legislative activities include:
- Communicating with Congress and the administration about policies.
- Testifying at Congressional hearing to inform legislators about the impact of specific bills on cities and towns.
- Informing local officials about pending action in Washington with implications for cities and towns.
- Organizing grassroots lobbying activities to ensure that the local voice is heard in Washington.
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Opportunity to Comment on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
The National League of Cities (NLC) has alerted us to an opportunity for municipalities to comment on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs. Read on... -
FY2023 Federal Omnibus Budget Passed
In the final week of December, the House and Senate passed, and President Biden signed a $1.7 trillion FY2023 federal budget through September 30, 2023 Read on... -
SHBP Update: No Relief In New Year
On Friday, Dec. 30, the Joint Budget Oversight Committee (JBOC) met to consider items including the transfer of Federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds. Read on... -
White House Releases Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Guidebook
League staff reviewed the White House's 183-page guidebook, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidebook of Clean Energy provisions in the law, and created a condensed version that highlights programs for which municipalities are eligible to apply. Read on... -
FCC Grant Opportunity and National Broadband Map Challenge Deadlines Approaching
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a funding opportunity for the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program and the process to challenge the FCC’s National Broadband Map. Read on...
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