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June 27, 2014

EPA extends Comment Period for Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced they are extending the deadline for comments regarding their proposed "Waters of the U.S." rule until October 20th. The proposed rule would change the definition of "Waters of the U.S." in the Clean…

May 6, 2014

Free Webinar Regarding Supreme Court’s Ruling on Allowing Prayer in Meetings

The National League of Cities is hosting a free webinar on May 28th. The Supreme Court's decision in Town of Greece v. Galloway clarifies allowable prayer practices before local government bodies and state legislatures. Join Tom Hungar, Gibson Dunn, who argued this…

May 2, 2014

White House Releases Long Term Transportation Proposal

Last week, the White House released it's long term Transportation Bill. This is in the midst of a federal transportation crisis, as Congress struggles with how to address the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund - set to run out…

May 2, 2014

Free Webinar Outlines How Communities Can Pay for Infrastructure

Local Solutions to Pay for Your Infrastructure Projects: Infrastructure Funding & Financing This free webinar is being hosted by the National League of Cities on Tuesday, May 13th from 2:00 - 3:00. To register, click here. Investment in infrastructure is…

January 27, 2014

Federal Budget Provides Some Relief for Local Government Programs

The programs impacting local units of government in the federal budget were all preserved, or saw small increases in the budget Congress recently approved. The budget overall increases discretionary spending to state and local governments by 4.5%, $24 billion, to…

January 14, 2014

Expand Your Influence: Apply for a National League of Cities Policy and Advocacy Committee

Have you ever wanted to engage more in federal policy? Now is your chance! The National League of Cities is accepting applications for their full Policy and Advocacy Committees. There are several committees to choose form, including Community and Economic Development;…

January 13, 2014

Federal Government Making Changes to How Communities Deal with Volunteer Firefighters Under the ACA

Recently, several articles have appeared that reference a "glitch" in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), in which communities with more than 50 employees will be forced to provide coverage for volunteer firefighters. Since this came about, Treasury and the IRS have…

January 13, 2014

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EPA extends Comment Period for Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

Free Webinar Regarding Supreme Court’s Ruling on Allowing Prayer in Meetings

White House Releases Long Term Transportation Proposal

Free Webinar Outlines How Communities Can Pay for Infrastructure

Federal Budget Provides Some Relief for Local Government Programs

Expand Your Influence: Apply for a National League of Cities Policy and Advocacy Committee

Federal Government Making Changes to How Communities Deal with Volunteer Firefighters Under the ACA

Congress Set to Finish Appropriation Bills This Week

House Passes Federal Budget Agreement, Senate Should Vote Today

Federal Budget Conference Committee Holds Hearings

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