http://www.nlc.org/http://www.nlc.org/rss-feed This is the NLC News and Events RSS Feed en-us Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:38:44 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:38:44 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/fault-doesn’t-matter-fix-sequestration-before-too-much-harm-is-done NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, AZ issued a response to sequestration going into effect today, admonishing Washington for choosing a take it or leave it approach over good governance and urging a quick resolution to the issue that allow for investments in human capital and physical infrastructure. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/fault-doesn’t-matter-fix-sequestration-before-too-much-harm-is-done http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/msnbc-host-reverend-al-sharpton-will-keynote-the-celebrate-diversity-breakfast Reverend Al Sharpton, Host of MSNBC's "PoliticsNation" and Founder, National Action Network, will be this year's Celebrate Diversity Breakfast keynote speaker at the NLC Congressional City Conference. The breakfast is cohosted each year by NLC's constituency groups. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/msnbc-host-reverend-al-sharpton-will-keynote-the-celebrate-diversity-breakfast http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/call-for-2013-nlc-ambassadors NLC is looking for enthusiastic members who would like to share their NLC experience with the next wave of city leaders. Could this opportunity be for you? Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/call-for-2013-nlc-ambassadors http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/city-officials-to-discuss-immigration-municipal-bonds-and-marketplace-fairness-in-washington Local elected officials will gather in Washington to meet with Congressional and Administration officials to discuss the need for comprehensive immigration reform, keeping the tax exemption for municipal bonds and ending the online sales tax ‘break.' Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/city-officials-to-discuss-immigration-municipal-bonds-and-marketplace-fairness-in-washington http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/mayors-county-and-local-leaders-oppose-move-to-cap-tax-exempt-municipal-bonds-that-would-harm-infrastructure-jobs NLC, along with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Counties (NACo) called on Congress and the Administration to reject any proposals to hamstring the financing of local infrastructure projects by changing the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/mayors-county-and-local-leaders-oppose-move-to-cap-tax-exempt-municipal-bonds-that-would-harm-infrastructure-jobs http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/conference-workshops-to-highlight-immigration-education-and-gun-violence NLC's Congressional City Conference, March 9-13, 2013 in Washington will offer an assortment of dynamic workshops that focus on the most pressing issues cities face today and offer attendees to engage and learn with some of the field's leading figures in policy and municipal government. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/conference-workshops-to-highlight-immigration-education-and-gun-violence http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/the-ethical-leader-rules-and-tools Scott C. Paine will serve as a presenter for the interactive Leadership Training Seminar, "The Ethical Leader: Rules and Tules," at the Congressional City Conference on March 9th, 2013 in Washington, D.C. He writes about the importance of ethics for city leaders. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/the-ethical-leader-rules-and-tools http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/city-leaders-join-together-to-recognize-impact-of-national-service The National League of Cities (NLC) is joining with city leaders across the country to participate in a national day of recognition this April 9, 2013 to highlight the impact of national service in their cities. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/city-leaders-join-together-to-recognize-impact-of-national-service http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/columnist-meatless-meat-for-a-world-of-cities Columnist Neal Peirce writes about the need to find substitutes for meat as the demand to deliver meat products rises, and how the world's cities, home to an ever-growing percentage of global population, can play a vital role in bolstering regional food self-sufficiency. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/columnist-meatless-meat-for-a-world-of-cities http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-supports-national-mayors-challenge-for-water-conservation Beginning April 1st, cities across the country will compete in the 2nd Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Presented by the Wyland Foundation, the month-long challenge asks city leaders and their residents to pledge to conserve water. All those who take the pledge are entered into a national competition to win hundreds of prizes – including a Toyota Prius c, water-saving fixtures and gift certificates. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-supports-national-mayors-challenge-for-water-conservation http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/apply-now-for-leadership-academies-on-reducing-child-hunger-through-afterschool-and-summer-meals With a $1.5 million grant from The Walmart Foundation, NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families has launched the second phase of a national initiative to reduce childhood hunger by expanding participation in federally-subsidized afterschool and summer meals programs. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/apply-now-for-leadership-academies-on-reducing-child-hunger-through-afterschool-and-summer-meals http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-announces-corporate-partner-sponsored-breakfast-sessions-at-the-congressional-city-conference The National League of Cities (NLC) is proud to announce the four selected corporate partner sponsored breakfast sessions at the upcoming Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-announces-corporate-partner-sponsored-breakfast-sessions-at-the-congressional-city-conference http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/league-of-cities-receives-15-million-grant-to-continue-childhood-hunger-initiative NLC is launching the second phase of the Cities Combating Hunger through Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs (CHAMP) project, a national initiative to reduce childhood hunger by expanding participation in federally-subsidized afterschool and summer meals programs. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/league-of-cities-receives-15-million-grant-to-continue-childhood-hunger-initiative http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/media-advisory-mayors-and-local-leaders-oppose-move-to-cap-tax-exempt-municipal-bonds-for-infrastructure-jobs As the nation prepares to go over the fiscal cliff, local leaders from The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), The National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) will gather at the National Press Club (NPC) on Wednesday, February 27 to explain the impact of across-the-board sequestration cuts on local communities and decry a move by the Obama Administration to hamstring financing for local infrastructure projects. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/media-advisory-mayors-and-local-leaders-oppose-move-to-cap-tax-exempt-municipal-bonds-for-infrastructure-jobs http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/preservation-of-muni-bond-tax-exemption-critical-to-infrastructure-expansion NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony responded to today's White House announcement on infrastructure investment saying, "NLC remains very concerned about the White House-proposed national infrastructure bank. A poorly funded bank would be no substitute for municipal bonds. If infrastructure investments are to encourage job creation, there must be a robust municipal bond market." Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/preservation-of-muni-bond-tax-exemption-critical-to-infrastructure-expansion http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/transportation-makes-news-in-state-of-the-union-and-capitol-hill-hearing With the nation's federal transportation law set to expire next year and funds running low, transportation made news last week in President Obama's State of the Union and a hearing on Capitol Hill. Incoming House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) held the first committee hearing of the new Congress and then in his annual address to Congress the President offered two proposals for urgent infrastructure repairs. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/transportation-makes-news-in-state-of-the-union-and-capitol-hill-hearing http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/the-drumbeat-for-federal-action-to-enact-federal-immigration The drumbeat for federal action to enact federal immigration reform continued last week with the release of a White House draft of its immigration legislation proposal and a Senate hearing on the issue. Next month's Congressional City Conference will offer attendees to learn more about immigration through a federal agency round robin, general session speakers and a concurrent plenary on the topic. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/the-drumbeat-for-federal-action-to-enact-federal-immigration http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/president-rogers-attends-state-of-the-union-address NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, AZ, had an up close and personal view of President Obama's State of the Union address last week. She was one of a handful of individuals invited to sit through the address in the House chamber as a guest of the First Lady. Besides acknowledging the honor, she also praised the President for focusing the address on the need for federal action to help cities address key issues they are facing: the economy, jobs and immigration, all of which are top priorities for NLC. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/president-rogers-attends-state-of-the-union-address http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-calls-on-congress-to-end-the-online-sales-tax-break Last week bipartisan legislation was introduced in both Houses of Congress to allow state and local governments to collect an estimated $23 billion in online sales taxes, thus ending the online sales tax 'break.' NLC calls on Congress to act on a fast tract for approval, after similar bills languished in past sessions of Congress. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/nlc-calls-on-congress-to-end-the-online-sales-tax-break http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/revitalization-roundtable-kicks-off-local-federal-conversations-on-sustainable-manufacturing-job-creation-and-redevelopment-in-beaverton-oregon On Thursday, February 14, over 70 key stakeholders gathered in Beaverton, Oregon for a “Revitalization Roundtable.” The city was the first stop in a planned 100-city tour to encourage federal collaboration with cities across the country. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/media-center/news-search/revitalization-roundtable-kicks-off-local-federal-conversations-on-sustainable-manufacturing-job-creation-and-redevelopment-in-beaverton-oregon http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/congress-of-cities-and-exposition The conference will offer a range of learning and networking opportunities to city officials including mobile tours highlighting successful programs from the City of Seattle, along with the traditional keynote speakers, workshops and peer networking sessions. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/congress-of-cities-and-exposition http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-leadership-for-children-and-families-in-small-and-mid-sized-cities Municipal Leadership for Children and Families in Small and Mid-Sized Cities Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-leadership-for-children-and-families-in-small-and-mid-sized-cities http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/what-can-cities-do-to-help-students-complete-college-lessons-from-the-communities-learning-in-partnership-initiative What Can Cities Do to Help Students Complete College? Lessons from the Communities Learning in Partnership Initiative Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/what-can-cities-do-to-help-students-complete-college-lessons-from-the-communities-learning-in-partnership-initiative http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/2013-nlc-risc-spring-trustees-conference 2013 NLC-RISC Spring Trustees Conference Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/2013-nlc-risc-spring-trustees-conference http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/2013-nlc-risc-marketing-communications-workshop 2013 NLC-RISC Marketing Communications Workshop Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/2013-nlc-risc-marketing-communications-workshop http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/cities-united-reducing-violent-deaths-among-black-men-and-boys Cities United: Reducing Violent Deaths Among Black Men and Boys Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/cities-united-reducing-violent-deaths-among-black-men-and-boys http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/making-an-impact-through-results-based-accountability Making an Impact through Results-Based Accountability Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/making-an-impact-through-results-based-accountability http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/congressional-city-conference 2013 Congressional City Conference Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/congressional-city-conference http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/cities-combating-hunger-through-afterschool-and-summer-meal-programs-(champs)-2013-applicant-webinar The National League of Cities, in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center, is offering a unique opportunity for city leaders and officials to learn how to engage public and private nonprofit partners to combat childhood hunger and access federal funding for their city’s summer and afterschool programs serving low-income children. Join us to learn about the federal Summer Nutrition Programs and the Afterschool Meal Program and how your city can apply to be a part of the CHAMPS initiative. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/cities-combating-hunger-through-afterschool-and-summer-meal-programs-(champs)-2013-applicant-webinar http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/six-steps-that-city-leaders-can-take-to-increase-family-economic-security Six Steps that City Leaders Can Take to Increase Family Economic Security Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/six-steps-that-city-leaders-can-take-to-increase-family-economic-security http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-smart-servings-for-students Join this webinar to learn how local elected officials through Let's Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) can increase school and student participation in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-smart-servings-for-students http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-campaigns-to-connect-kids-to-health-insurance Recently awarded a grant to conduct a three-year project to help cities enroll more children in Medicaid and CHIP, NLC will be featured in an upcoming KidsWell and Manatt Health Solutions webinar to provide an overview of the Health Benefit Outreach Project, how to get your local municipality involved, and potential opportunities for local partnerships. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-campaigns-to-connect-kids-to-health-insurance http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/firstnet-and-what-it-means-for-local-communities The National League of Cities, National Association of Counties and National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors are hosting a webinar to provide members with an overview of State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP), details about the state application process and information about how local elected officials should be engaging with their state governments to plan and prepare for the development of a nationwide public safety broadband network. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/firstnet-and-what-it-means-for-local-communities http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-cities-and-schools-unite-against-obesity This webinar will highlight partnerships between mayors and school district officials in southern cities focused on reducing childhood obesity. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-cities-and-schools-unite-against-obesity http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/sequestration-what-happened-(or-didn’t)-and-what’s-next-for-local-governments Join NLC for a free webinar discussing the details of the sequestration process and learn how city leaders from across the country can join together to urge Congress to find a bipartisan and balanced solution to reducing the deficit, not one like sequestration that will undermine the economy. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/sequestration-what-happened-(or-didn’t)-and-what’s-next-for-local-governments http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-leadership-for-local-postsecondary-completion-initiatives Representatives of sites participating in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Communities Learning in Partnership - including Mesa (Ariz.) Counts on College; Portland (Ore.) Cradle to Career; and the Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success - will explain the varied means they have used to engage municipal leaders, and catalog the benefits of and challenges to their efforts to date. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/municipal-leadership-for-local-postsecondary-completion-initiatives http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-goal-ii-myplate-your-place Join this webinar to learn how local elected officials through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) can prominently display MyPlate in all municipally- or county-owned or operated venues where food is served. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/lets-move-cities-towns-and-counties-webinar-goal-ii-myplate-your-place http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/economic-gardening This economic development webinar will explore the concept of Economic Gardening. Often referred to as a “grow from within” strategy, it helps existing companies within a community grow larger. In contrast to traditional business assistance, economic gardening focuses on strategic growth challenges, such as developing new markets, refining business models and gaining access to competitive intelligence. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/economic-gardening http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/school-community-data-sharing-strategies-that-get-results Join NLC for this webinar to learn how schools can work closely with their communities to share information and drive better results for their youth. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/school-community-data-sharing-strategies-that-get-results http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/nlc-leadership-meeting NLC Officers, Board and Committee Chairs will gather in Washington, DC to conduct strategic planning for 2013. This is a closed meeting limited to invited participants only. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/education-and-training/event-calendar/nlc-leadership-meeting