New Senate Deal Eliminates Direct Stabilization Aid to Local Governments Late last night, we received word that a final deal has been reached on the 3rd emergency supplemental measure in…
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ACTION NEEDED: NLC Request for COVID-19 Funding in the CARES Act
UPDATED (3/25): COVID-19 Funding in the CARES Act We know the Senate is approaching final agreement on the CARES Act. However, negotiations are ongoing and our champions in Congress are…
Governor’s Order re: Coronavirus 3/20 Update | Waiver Extension, Revised Time Frame Enforcement
Below, please see a press release from 8 p.m. 3/20 announcing that, due to the high volume of waiver requests, the Governor will be pushing enforcement of the order to…
League Message – Local Government Meeting and Permit Processing Issues
Message from League Executive Director Rick Schuettler We know that many of you are concerned about your ability to hold remote public meetings of your governing bodies and related entities,…
Governor’s Order Effective 8:00 p.m. 3/19 re: Coronavirus and Business Closings
The Governor is following up on his previous statements by ordering all businesses except for those considered life-critical to close at 8 p.m. 3/19. Please see related documents below.
PELRAS COVID-19 Update
Dear Friends and Clients: RE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Legal Support Campbell Durrant is available 24/7 to assist you during this period of serious Coronavirus related challenges for all municipal employers. We…
National League of Cities Responds to COVID-19
As we continue to grapple with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our communities, I want to provide you with an update on the ways that the National League…
NLC Letter to Congress Requesting Federal Assistance for Cities to Protect Residents (Coronavirus)
This morning, NLC delivered a letter to Congress requesting federal funding and policy changes to support local government efforts to protect the economy, residents, and small businesses on the economic…
Update: FEMA Assistance to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Under the Presidential National Emergency Declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is authorized to reimburse local governments for costs associated with “emergency protective measures” in response to the COVID-19…
The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread
President Donald. J. Trump announced new guidelines to address COVID-19. Below, please find additional information on The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread. The guidelines…