Congress is back in session and local leaders are looking to Washington for action, partnership and progress. For cities, towns and villages, this fall is about empowering our communities and pushing forward “must pass” bills before the federal legislative process slows during the election cycle. Here are five things we hope Congress will accomplish before
What Cities Are Asking Congress to Accomplish This Fall
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- White House Releases 2026 National Drug Control Strategy
- New OMB Rules for Grantees Could Override Local Authority
- How Universities and Hospital Systems Affect Local Economies
- Leveraging Planning Tools and Technology to Unlock Housing Production
- What Local Leaders Should Know About DOJ’s New Model Cities Initiative