NLC thanks the Senate for overwhelmingly passing the Marketplace Fairness Act. NLC particularly acknowledges the dedicated efforts of Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) for their leadership and support on seeing this legislation through to a final vote.
NLC’s new white paper looks at strategies from cities to improve access to broadband, and how cities can work with citizens to take advantage of broadband networks through innovative technologies.
NLC has published a new report highlighting promising city efforts to improve the lives of children, youth and families in communities with populations below 75,000.
Last week, Senators began the arduous pathway to comprehensive immigration reform as the Senate Judiciary Committee held its first markup on S. 744, the bipartisan bill introduced by the so-called "Gang of 8" earlier this month.
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A new NLC report highlights effective community engagement efforts in 14 communities across the country. The case studies focus closely on innovative work in Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Austin.
Last week, the Senate continued consideration the Water Resources Development Act, with debate resuming this week. The bill would authorize 18 new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restoration projects.
The Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Local Officials (GLBTLO), visited Capitol Hill last week to lobby for NLC's three top legislative priorities.
NLC President Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers applauded President Obama's nomination of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to be the next Secretary of Transportation, citing his local government perspective.
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