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Session recap
Senate introduces coronavirus relief proposal
Jul 29 2020
On July 27, Senate Republicans introduced an initial proposal for the next round of federal coronavirus relief.
Two federal funding bills propose fiscal relief for cities
May 20 2020
As cities continue to seek relief from revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal leaders put forward two bills providing different solutions to the problem.
Take action: Support flexible, long-term federal funding for cities for COVID-19 response
May 12 2020
AWC is continuing the fight for direct federal funding for cities and we need you to get involved.
See who signed on to AWC’s letter to the Governor & read the good outcome
Apr 28 2020
Thank you to the 241 city officials who signed on to
AWC's letter
asking Governor Inslee to provide funding to all cities and towns in Washington.
Cities need direct and flexible funding to respond to the COVID-19 crisis
Apr 07 2020
Cities need Congress to provide direct financial support to help with lost revenues and increased costs resulting from the COVID-19 health emergency.
COVID-19 fiscal impact survey from NLC – April 3 deadline!
Apr 01 2020
AWC encourages cities to respond to a special National League of Cities (NLC) and United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) survey.
Congress enacts Family First Coronavirus Response Act
Mar 25 2020
Last week Congress adopted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA, also referred to as H.R. 6201).
City officials in D.C. – COVID-19 and more
Mar 13 2020
Fifty or so mayors, councilmembers, and other city officials from our state joined about 2,000 others from across the country in
the other Washington
for the annual National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Cities Conference (CCC).
NLC “fly-in” and a voice for cities in D.C.
Feb 10 2020
AWC President Ed Stern and CEO Peter King joined 40 colleagues and other city leaders from 18 states in Washington, D.C. last week.
2020 Census funds still available for cities
Jan 10 2020
The Office of Financial Management is offering $2 million in grants to cities interested in carrying out eligible outreach and education activities for the 2020 Census.
National League of Cities announces 2020 advocacy agenda
Dec 15 2019
The National League of Cities (NLC) introduced
Leading Together: 2020 Cities Agenda
at the annual City Summit conference in November.
Order your city materials for the 2020 Census
Nov 15 2019
The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has recently finished design work on its promotional products for the 2020 Census.
Make it count! 2020 Census webinar on December 13
Nov 15 2019
In March 2020, communities across the nation will take part in the 2020 Census.
2020 Census kicks off in less than six months
Oct 18 2019
We are officially less than six months out from the 2020 Census and many cities and towns have already begun taking steps to prepare.
AWC launches 2020 Census resource page
Sep 15 2019
Every 10 years, the United States conducts a “decennial Census,” as mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
The 2020 Census is hiring!
Aug 16 2019
The 2020 Census will be staffing up across the state as we get closer to the first major field operations of 2020.
States & cities clash over potential opioid settlements
Aug 16 2019
Progress towards a settlement in the massive federal opioid litigation has stalled, even as the financial and human costs continue to mount.
Broadband access gains momentum in both Washingtons
Apr 12 2019
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D–WA) recently introduced the
Digital Equity Act of 2019
, new legislation aimed at closing the digital divide in communities across the country.
AWC response to FCC franchise rule making
Nov 16 2018
AWC submitted a
response
to the FCC rule making process that will change how cable franchise fees are calculated.
New FCC rules preempt cities on small cell deployment
Oct 31 2018
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted
a declaratory ruling and order
on September 26 that dramatically preempts local authority on the siting of cellular wireless technology.
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