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Today we can officially announce that the Biden administration has awarded an $8 Million grant to the City of Gainesville to begin renovating University Avenue as a “Complete Street.” This is exciting news! @GainesvilleGov and I thank you, @POTUS, @SecretaryPete, @USDOT!
Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs for American Families home.treasury.gov/news/press…
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Read about the big win!
Today, in a great win for local governments, the Supreme Court held in Austin v. Reagan Nat. Advertising of Austin that distinctions between on/off-premises signs are content neutral under Reed v. Town of Gilbert & therefore not subject to strict scrutiny. imla.org/2022/04/big-win-for…
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Communities are recovering from the pandemic, but there's still a ways to go. @cmleader and CEOs from @leagueofcities @PublicHealth @ymca, some of the nation’s largest membership associations, have an important message on how we can each do our part. #wecandoit #BlackCEOs4VaxEd
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This initiative speaks to heart of the missions @ceanthony50, @KevinWashYMCA, Dr. Benjamin & other CEO colleagues lead and embody across their organizations. I am proud to lend my voice to a cause of this magnitude. @leagueofcities @PublicHealth @ymca #wecandoit #BlackCEOs4VaxEd
Communities are recovering from the pandemic, but there's still a ways to go. @cmleader and CEOs from @leagueofcities @PublicHealth @ymca, some of the nation’s largest membership associations, have an important message on how we can each do our part. #wecandoit #BlackCEOs4VaxEd
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Two more days left to get your comments in!
NLC encourages local leaders to submit comments on Treasury’s Interim Final Rule for use of funds for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act by July 16, 2021. Submit your comment here: regulations.gov/document/TRE…
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@leagueofcities strongly supports the @OversightDems package providing $350 billion in flexible aid for cities, towns and villages. We urge Congress to pass the bill for #COVIDReliefNow. #CitiesAreEssential nlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2…
Counties Call on Congress to Pass Coronavirus Relief Package with Critical Aid to State and Local Governments naco.org/resources/press/cou…
Let them know the fiscal situation your community faces and the need for timely action to support emergency needs and to help your small businesses and struggling residents.
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NLC recently released its 35th annual City Fiscal Conditions Report for 2020, which showed that countless cities, towns, and villages are struggling to face the economic effects of the #coronavirus. Read the full report and find other resources here. bit.ly/31jH9qK
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In most recessions, federal aid to states, cities and counties has been a slam dunk. This time, there's sticker shock, distrust, partisan posturing and less sympathy for governments governing.com/finance/Why-Fe…
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This letter, signed by 160+ Florida mayors, emphasizes the importance of including municipalities in this COVID-19 stimulus package.
Read more: bit.ly/3gu4Zoy #StateAndLocalRelief #LocalVoices
@marcorubio @SenRickScott @Senatemajldr
@FlMayors
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If state & local governments continue to struggle, so will America. #StateandLocalRelief #UnitedWeStand
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@NatlGovsAssoc @NACoTweets @NCSLorg @usmayors @ICMA @leagueofcities
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States need substantial federal aid — now — to stem the fiscal crisis caused by COVID-19 and the resulting recession: cbpp.org/blog/federal-aid-de… #COVIDRelief
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"Lake Oswego faces tens of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 expenses during a time when revenues are down. We need flexible federal aid to provide essential services and fight this pandemic." Martha Bennett, City Manager, Lake Oswego, OR @LakeOswegoInfo #StateandLocalRelief
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Mayors to @realDonaldTrump: Cities Need Direct Financial Assistance Now
READ: mayo.rs/3fyZQKT
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Investing in local governments has a stimulating effect on the
entire American economy.
Local governments will ensure federal funds are immediately used to rebuild the economy we had before the pandemic. #CitiesAreEssential
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"Absent direct federal assistance, we will be forced to cut our workforce, exacerbating the economic & public health crisis we face."
#FLMayors & @FLCities are urging Congress to include local governments in this next stimulus package #StateAndLocalRelief bit.ly/3ig9lQW
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"COVID has affected our families, our homes, and our businesses. Americans need help. Real help. Flexible direct federal aid to cities and towns is the best way to help all Americans right where they are." Dawn Buckland, Deputy Town Manager, @ParadiseVallAZ #StateandLocalRelief
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"The effects of COVID-19 on our communities and our neighbors are not a function of the size of jurisdiction." @GainesvilleGov City Manager @leefeldman on the need for federal action. #StateandLocalRelief #CitiesAreEssential
