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U.S. Conference of Mayors and Comcast Announce Digital Equity Challenge

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Comcast Corporation today announced a new $1.5 million grant awards program – Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge (The Challenge). This joint initiative will support the launch and expansion of local workforce programs designed to grow college and career readiness, close the digital skills gap, advance economic mobility, and lay the foundation for generational wealth in under-resourced communities.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Comcast Corporation today announced a new $1.5 million grant awards program – Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge (The Challenge).
Internet connectivity and digital skills are central to every part of life and key to advancing economic mobility.
"The Talent for Tomorrow Challenge we are launching in partnership with Comcast reaffirms our joint commitment to economic opportunity and mobility.
The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million in digital equity grants to 10 cities through a competitive process.

More than 135 Mayors Demand Congress Include Funding for Border and Migrant Services As Part of Any Supplement Spending Bill

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of 137 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress registering their strong support for President Biden's supplemental funding request for Ukraine, Israel, and border security---calling for quick action on the measure. The mayors highlighted the importance of including funding to address the recent increase in the number of migrants and asylum seekers through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which helps local governments and non-profit organizations provide essential services for recently arrived migrants. They urged Congress to find a way to provide considerably more funding than the $1.4 billion requested so that the non-profit agencies and religious organizations in cities serving migrants can better meet the growing need.

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They urged Congress to find a way to provide considerably more funding than the $1.4 billion requested so that the non-profit agencies and religious organizations in cities serving migrants can better meet the growing need.
While we welcome migrants to our cities, we need more help to provide them food, housing, services and access to employment.
We urge you to consider and pass this critical supplemental funding as quickly as possible.
While we welcome migrants to our cities, we need more help to provide them food, housing, services and access to employment.

"Number One Crisis in America": Nation's Mayors Demand Greater Federal Support to Address Surging Mental Health Crisis

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During meetings with senior congressional leaders of both parties last week, America's mayors called mental illness the "number one crisis" facing America's cities and pushed for increased federal resources and collaboration. The mayors discussed the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to address the staggering rise in Americans reporting mental and behavioral health challenges and disparities in access to care across the country.

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The mayors discussed the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to address the staggering rise in Americans reporting mental and behavioral health challenges and disparities in access to care across the country.
"Mayors are doing everything we can on the ground to get Americans the help they need, but we can't do this alone.
We thank congressional leaders for meeting with us and look forward to working together with the urgency that this crisis demands."
Last month, The U.S. Conference of Mayors released a new survey from 117 cities that detailed the startling reality of the mental health challenges in America.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Denounces State Legislature Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights, Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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According to the HRC , over 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed in state houses already this year, more than twice the total number in 2022.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, including adoption of policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and policy in support of marriage equality in 2009.
Mayors recognize that these basic human rights remain incredibly fragile for so many of our neighbors, friends, colleagues and loved ones.
To those in our LGBTQ+ communities who feel alone, scared or powerless, please know that we have your back.

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Elected New President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead

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Monday, June 5, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as the official platform of the organization and guide its advocacy agenda for the year ahead. The business meeting marked the close of the 91st Annual Meeting of the USCM, with more than 300 mayors from across America gathering here in Columbus, Ohio.

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Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve was elected by her fellow mayors to serve as the next President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
"My colleagues are amazing leaders, and I'm deeply grateful for the trust they've placed in me," said President Schieve.
Alongside Schieve, mayors elected Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther to serve as USCM's First Vice President, and Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt was elected USCM Second Vice President.
Finally, Tampa (FL) was announced as the host city for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces Winners of 2023 Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grants

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners of this year's Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program designed to identify, promote, and support police policies and practices that cities of all sizes are finding to be most effective in advancing the goal of justice for all residents. In the third year of this competitive grant program, judges named one winner in the program's large (over 300,000), mid-sized (100,000 – 300,000) and small (under 100,000) population categories.

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We are proud to sponsor the USCM and Target Police Reform and Equitable Justice grant awards and congratulate the winning cities," said Isaac Reyes, SVP Enterprise Risk & Government Affairs for Target Corporation.
"We are thrilled to be the recipient of the Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant.
Learn more about the partnership between Target and USCM, and the Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant program, in the program's original announcement here .
Police officers work alongside the youth; positive interactions with them are aimed at building the community's trust of the police.

Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action

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Friday, June 2, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the effects of climate change continue to impact cities across the country, eleven mayors were recognized today for their distinguished leadership in addressing these threats with a 2023 Mayors' Climate Protection Award. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and his city's Climate Protection Fund and River Forest Mayor Cathy Adduci and her Cross Community Climate Collaborative were named this year's top award winners during the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 91st Annual Meeting.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the effects of climate change continue to impact cities across the country, eleven mayors were recognized today for their distinguished leadership in addressing these threats with a 2023 Mayors' Climate Protection Award.
These annual mayoral awards are supported through a partnership between USCM and Walmart, specifically recognizing innovative local climate action by mayors throughout the United States.
"As mayors, we're called upon by our communities to be leaders on climate action.
"These award-winning mayors serve as powerful examples of how such leadership is driving climate action, local efforts that are finally being recognized and supported at the federal level."

More than 160 Mayors Demand Congress Act on Gun Safety Legislation

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Monday, April 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of 162 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress urging action on gun safety legislation. Despite mass shootings at Michigan State, in Half Moon Bay, Monterey Park, Uvalde, Buffalo, Nashville, Louisville, Dadeville and hundreds of other communities in the past year, Congress has failed to take action on key provisions that could help to reduce gun violence. While America's mayors and police chiefs are doing what they can locally to stem gun violence, they need federal help and are calling on Congress to pass gun safety legislation, including expanded background checks and a ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. In the letter, the mayors write in part:

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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of 162 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress urging action on gun safety legislation.
While America's mayors and police chiefs are doing what they can locally to stem gun violence, they need federal help and are calling on Congress to pass gun safety legislation, including expanded background checks and a ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
In the letter, the mayors write in part:
How many children must die, how many adults must die before our nation takes action to reduce gun violence?
"How many children must die, how many adults must die before our nation takes action to reduce gun violence?

U.S. Conference of Mayors Endorses Bipartisan Senate Rail Safety Legislation

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Monday, March 13, 2023

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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is endorsing critical and long-overdue legislation to make American railways safer. Following a train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH), introduced the Railway Safety Act. Below is a statement in support of the proposed legislation from USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran:

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American Mayors Have Long Called for Reforms to Modernize Rail Systems, Promote Safety
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is endorsing critical and long-overdue legislation to make American railways safer.
Following a train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sens.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has a decades-long history of supporting rail reform to make it safer for the cities that count on it.
We thank the bipartisan sponsors of the bill, and America's mayors call on Congress to pass this legislation swiftly before another city confronts a similar crisis."

NEW REPORT: U.S. Conference of Mayors in Partnership with Wells Fargo Release Report on Effective Solutions for Climate Resilience

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) along with the Wells Fargo Institute for Sustainable Finance released a new report "Investing in Resilient and Equitable Neighborhoods," which highlights focus areas, best practices and strategies for communities looking to address the effects of the climate crisis. This report is the result of a year-long partnership between the two organizations to assess how local elected officials and the private sector could work together to achieve climate and resilience goals.

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This report is the result of a year-long partnership between the two organizations to assess how local elected officials and the private sector could work together to achieve climate and resilience goals.
"Mayors continue to be on the front lines as they deal with the consequences of the climate crisis in their own communities and push for solutions," said USCM President and Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez.
"Wells Fargo is committed to building community resilience in light of the impacts of climate change, particularly in underserved communities," said Robyn Luhning, chief sustainability officer at Wells Fargo.
"Our partnership in this report with the USCM is a part of our work to support the transition to a resilient, equitable and sustainable economy."