Our Vision and Work
Local governments have and continue to play a critical role in protecting communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – from passing local public health ordinances and sharing accurate health safety information to addressing urgent economic needs and protecting frontline workers. With the American Rescue Plan Act, localities can and must invest in community needs and build sustainable infrastructure centered on equity.
As our pandemic response moves towards long-term equitable recovery, local governments will continue to play a critical role in ensuring communities have the immediate relief and long-term solutions to address underlying systemic inequalities.
FEATURED RESOURCE:
Lead Together to Transform American Communities
This website is for government leaders, policymakers, community organizers and organizations, advocacy groups, and civic leaders who want to:
- Apply SLFRF dollars to solve problems within your communities
- Find out how communities, cities, counties, states—locally and nationally—are promoting equity and co-governance
- Reference sample documents and tools, and share best practices and policies to use ARP dollars.
Resources
Blogs And Featured News
- News Article ▹ April 22, 2020
Local Progress Reacts to Lack of State and Local Funding in $484 Billion Coronavirus Aid Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the announcement that the Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan deal for additional coronavirus aid.
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights, Just Recovery
- ▹ April 21, 2023
Federal Advocacy Roundup | April 2023
Though Congress has been quieter this month after their turbulent January, there’s never a quiet month in Washington D.C. February’s developments have put a bright spotlight on the actions—and inaction—of federal agencies. Here's our analysis.
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights, Climate Justice, Just Recovery
- ▹ August 22, 2022
August Federal Advocacy Roundup : The Inflation Reduction Act
August has been a busy time for the federal government! The big news, of course, is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which passed last week on August 16.
- Housing, Just Recovery
- ▹ August 6, 2021
What localities can do to protect renters & stop evictions
The Supreme Court struck down the CDC eviction moratorium that was in place through Oct 3, 2021.
Want to Get More involved?
Check out our steering committees! Our work is member-led and our issue steering committees offer a big picture perspective on LP’s programmatic work.
