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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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SCOTUS Decision Could Impact NJ Property Tax Laws
A decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that found a Minnesota county’s retention of excess value above the taxpayer’s debt after a tax foreclosure violated the Constitution could have an impact on New Jersey’s property tax laws. Read on... -
Federal Debt Ceiling Negotiations Update
After a meeting earlier this week between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, White House, and House Republican negotiators have met to resolve the debt ceiling standoff. Read on... -
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity Webinars
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is hosting informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants. Read on... -
Latest on Debt Ceiling Negotiations
The League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities (NLC), has a detailed blog post on the latest negotiations on the federal debt limit between President Biden and Congress. Read on... -
NLC Offering Grant Bootcamps
The National League of Cities (NLC), the League’s federal partner, is offering a bootcamp series focused on additional funding opportunities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read on...
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