NLC is closely monitoring the federal shutdown and advocating for the continuation of government operations. Join hundreds of local leaders urging Congress to reopen the federal government using our letter template.»

As congressional leadership considers a bipartisan stimulus proposal this week, the critical needs of cities, towns and villages are taking center stage again. Join the NLC stakeholder call from 1:00 – 1:30 PM EST to hear the most up-to-date intel and what’s at stake for your communities.

NLC launched the Cities Are Essential campaign in May, calling on the federal government to ensure there is flexible, direct funding relief provided to America’s municipalities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.