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,…
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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…
CORONAVIRUS – ICMA resources to support local governments including quick steps to prepare a remote work policy
ICMA letter regarding FEMA Disaster Recovery Assistance Program – 3/19 ICMA resources to support local governments A quick list of things to include and/or consider in your remote work policy.
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…
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 White House pertinent information for you and your communities
See below for the best resource for up-to-date information and guidance. Please also see CDC’s recently released Framework for Mitigation outlining non-pharmaceutical interventions to help slow transmission of the virus…