Federal Government Must Help Fund Necessary Transportation Infrstructure
NLC President Cynthia McCollum, councilmember, Madison, AL, made a statement on the release Tuesday of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report to Congress. "We commend the Commission for recognizing that the federal government must be a full partner in providing financial support for our nation’s transportation system. Bold changes are needed to fix this country’s transportation infrastructure."
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Leadership Academy to Focus on Helping Families Achieve Financial Stability
NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families will host a leadership academy for municipal officials seeking to create asset-building agendas that help low-income families become more financially secure. Full Story
Youth Invited to Attend Congressional City Conference
Municipal officials are encouraged to bring youth ages 15 to 18 who are involved in youth councils or other leadership roles to NLC’s 2008 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 8-12. Full Story
Applications for Equitable Communities Roundtable Due Feb. 25
Building Equitable Communities, a technical assistance roundtable, to be held May 11-14 in Savannah, Ga., is designed to assist cities to build on local assets and current capacities to create more equitable and inclusive communities. Full Story
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