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

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Friday, September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein.
  • Senator Feinstein was a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors during her tenure as Mayor of San Francisco (1978 – 1988).
  • "Today we remember 'Mayor' Senator Dianne Feinstein.
  • "In 2013, Senator Feinstein stood up again to renew the ban — and the U.S. Conference of Mayors stood beside her.

Nation's Mayors Applaud Creation of Gun Violence Prevention Office

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Friday, September 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new federal office to combat gun violence in America.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new federal office to combat gun violence in America.
  • Stopping gun violence is a top priority for America's mayors, who welcome this action.
  • "Mayors applaud President Biden for this action, for continuing to make violence reduction a priority and for doing everything within his power to achieve it.
  • In June, the Conference unanimously adopted policy affirming our support for a community-driven and evidence-based approach to preventing gun violence.

"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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on July 4th Weekend Shootings

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the mass shootings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago this holiday weekend, below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors' President and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the mass shootings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago this holiday weekend, below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors' President and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve:
    On this July 4th, we must recommit to reducing gun violence in our country.
  • "Here we are again: a holiday weekend that should have been full of celebration and joy has turned into one scarred by the carnage and trauma of gun violence.
  • Gatherings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago have left at least 10 people dead and more than 80 wounded, all from senseless gunfire.
  • Yet the horrific gun violence occurring across the country threatens our ability to do this and threatens those very freedoms.

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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Richmond, VA

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday's mass shooting in Richmond, VA.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday's mass shooting in Richmond, VA.
    America's mayors are serious about this and it's time for Congress to join them.
  • Unfortunately, in the United States, we know the answer to that question is an emphatic 'no.'
  • "Despite one deadly shooting after another, state and federal leaders refuse to take action to reduce gun violence.
  • Mayors, police chiefs, and first responders do all they can when these senseless and horrific events occur, but they need help.

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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.