NLC launches a new program called The Peer2Peer Network to facilitate relationships between seasoned elected officials and those new to office or to the organization. Besides building valuable professional relationships, the program offers another way to deepen participation with NLC.
On Monday, NLC attended an event at the White House celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, signed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers attended the President's immigration remarks Tuesday at the White House and released a statement calling for the strongest, most comprehensive bill possible that includes necessary resources for cities to implement the new law.
NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers released a statement of support for Mayor Anthony Foxx following his unanimous confirmation by the Senate Commerce Committee and urged the full Senate to schedule a quick vote so he can begin the critical work of advancing our nation's transportation priorities.
As the Senate is poised to begin voting this week on S. 744, the bipartisan immigration reform bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last month, local officials continue to press Congress for action.
Today massive digital billboards, commandeering attention as they flash new messages every few seconds, are proliferating across most states. But now, Scenic America, a nonprofit public interest group, is trying to force regulations to clamp down on the signs.
The nation will need $384 billion in drinking water infrastructure investments in order to provide safe drinking water to Americans until the year 2030, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NLC has selected 22 cities to participate in two regional leadership academies focused on the development of citywide outreach campaigns that connect children and families with affordable health insurance.
NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor of Avondale, AZ in collaboration with NLC Small Cities Council Chair Ellen Polimeni, Mayor of Canandaigua, NY, has declared the month of June 2013 to be National Small Cities and Towns Month.
NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers responded to the May jobs report, calling on leaders in Washington to pass legislation that can provide our economy the jolt it needs to hasten this economic turnaround, including comprehensive immigration reform.
