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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in City of Grants Pass v Johnson in favor of preserving local control and authority to regulate for the health and safety of their residents in accordance with local needs and conditions. Read more » TOP CONTENT Pride Month: Spotlighting the First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official in U.S. History » Small Cities Month: How One Community Made a Big Impact on NLC’s Centennial Roadshow » Five Emerging Energy Resources for Communities of All Sizes » INDUSTRY NEWS Supreme Court upholds barring guns from domestic violence suspects - Route Fifty (June 24, 2024)  Rail safety legislation lingers as NTSB wraps East Palestine probe - Roll Call (June 24, 2024) Community land trusts: An ‘old-school’ innovation with ‘new school’ structural applications - Brookings (June 26, 2024)  Mayors Urge Congress to Ignore Bill to Speed Broadband Deployment - Inside Towers (June 26, 2024) National League of Cities bringing Centennial Roadshow to Rochester - KIMT 3 News (June 26, 2024) RESOURCES Towards Resilient Economies In the ongoing pursuit of economic equity and inclusion, cities are increasingly turning to inclusive procurement practices as a powerful tool for fostering diversity and expanding access to opportunities for underrepresented businesses. Read more » Presidential Election Taskforce Advocacy Toolkit and Convention  To help local elected officials prepare for a busy campaign and election season, NLC’s Presidential Election Taskforce has put together a new advocacy toolkit with sample social media posts, templates, advocacy tips, and talking points. Read more » What is Community Violence Intervention? Innovative public safety strategies are showing promise in cities across the country. Local leaders share how they are successfully building safer communities by embracing community violence intervention initiatives. Read more » Empowering Local Authority: Advocating for Responsible Preemption It is crucial that local leaders are given the autonomy to meet their residents’ needs, which can vary significantly between communities even within the same state. Learn why home rule is important for local governments. Read more » 3 Things to Know for June 2024 Designed with busy leaders in mind, the latest installment of NLC’s monthly video series highlights three things to know for June 2024: National Cities, Towns and Villages Month recap; the Housing Playbook, recently launched with the American Planning Association, is now available to local leaders; and NLC celebrates diversity and equity with Pride Month and Juneteenth. Watch now »   JOB OPENINGS See Who's Hiring Right Now » City Administrator - Rice Lake, Wisconsin Town Manager - Granite Quarry, North Carolina Financial Services Director - Tempe, Arizona Assistant Town Manager - Zebulon , North Carolina Join the Team at NLC » Manager, Legislative Advocacy Senior Accountant ​​​​​​​Program Manager, Data Governance Helpful NLC Links: News & Insights Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view in browser.  This message was intended for: mce...@estes.org. You may update your communication preferences from NLC at any time. NLC 660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC, 20001, United States Privacy Policy  |  © 2024 NLC, All Rights Reserved