{"issueList": [{"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": ["/api/grassrootscampaign/50312/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/46586/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/46109/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/31864/"], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-ambulance", "id": 66739, "image_url": "https://quorum-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_files/2023-04-03/3b892fa2f532e6da0dc927e48ac3d924/jg1jxNWcPY9v9huSUc32_buildsafeandhealthycommunities.jpg", "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "As local leaders continue to serve on the front lines addressing our nation\u2019s public health and safety, having a strong federal partner in this work is essential. From the pandemic response to mental health and substance use services to community violence, the health and safety of our cities, towns and villages requires direct and flexible funding to ensure effective strategies. Additionally, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act provided significant investments for addressing climate change, supporting clean energy and making communities more resilient in the face of extreme weather events and natural disasters. NLC will continue to advocate for policies and programs that support local climate action and a federal partner to address this critical issue.\u00a0\u00a0", "name": "Build Safe and Healthy Communities", "resource_uri": "/api/grassrootsissue/66739/", "short_description": ""}, {"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": [], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-lightbulb-o", "id": 63942, "image_url": null, "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "", "name": "Farm Bill", "resource_uri": "/api/grassrootsissue/63942/", "short_description": ""}, {"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": ["/api/grassrootscampaign/50312/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/46586/"], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-lightbulb-o", "id": 66742, "image_url": "https://quorum-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_files/2023-04-03/3b892fa2f532e6da0dc927e48ac3d924/ohx4BfDMe7IkETLgU1yQ_housingsupplyandstability.jpg", "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "

Housing stability is a prerequisite for economic mobility, job security, and health and well-being. However, elected officials at every level of government are hearing from constituents that housing is a major problem where they live. In many places, housing instability and homelessness are outpacing the capacity of all sectors, including local governments, housing developers and financial institutions, to provide equitable housing opportunities for all residents. The affordable housing crisis and its consequences is harming every community.\u00a0\u00a0

At the same time, local governments are pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible with limited authority and resources. Cities are experimenting with zoning and code reforms and, lacking other alternatives, some are building housing on their own. Annual federal funds for housing and homeless assistance programs are deeply appreciated but insufficient to meet the demand. Local governments are filling gaps by utilizing one-time funds through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act to finance the production and preservation of housing. NLC is urging Congress to help localities do more with their housing dollars and maintain efforts even after these one-time programs wind down.\u00a0

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Small cities and towns are invested stakeholders in national challenges and continue to increase their capacity to create local opportunities with federal programs from the bipartisan infrastructure law and the COVID State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant program. Small cities and towns must continue to be eligible for federal grant assistance at scale so that the benefits of federal programs and policies reach into all of America\u2019s communities.\u00a0", "name": "Make Government Work for All Communities", "resource_uri": "/api/grassrootsissue/66736/", "short_description": ""}, {"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": ["/api/grassrootscampaign/61379/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/53907/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/48450/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/46586/"], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-gavel", "id": 66741, "image_url": "https://quorum-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_files/2023-04-03/3b892fa2f532e6da0dc927e48ac3d924/xQUsV2e5MNJal3mBxgni_preventfederaloverreach.jpg", "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "Federal preemption of core local authorities threatens the ability of local leaders to balance budgets, maintain key services, and ensure the safety and usability of public streets. In recent years, limitations on the ability of local governments to negotiate fair communications franchises, govern the placement of telecommunications equipment on city streets and poles, and to own and operate broadband infrastructure and services have encroached on local efforts to close the digital divide. NLC will continue to advocate for a restoration of local authority and for full municipal access to federal infrastructure programs.\u00a0", "name": "Prevent Federal Overreach of Local Governments", "resource_uri": "/api/grassrootsissue/66741/", "short_description": ""}, {"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": ["/api/grassrootscampaign/46586/"], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-group", "id": 66737, "image_url": "https://quorum-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_files/2023-04-03/3b892fa2f532e6da0dc927e48ac3d924/rMEF4BpAogKmAaaP5pkQ_localworkforce.jpg", "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "With the once-in-a-generation federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy and advanced manufacturing through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Congress should support an at-scale investment in workforce development, training and apprenticeship programs to ensure America\u2019s communities have the skilled labor to complete these priority projects.\u00a0", "name": "Support a Local Workforce Pipeline", "resource_uri": "/api/grassrootsissue/66737/", "short_description": ""}, {"_extra": {}, "archived": false, "campaigns": ["/api/grassrootscampaign/55402/", "/api/grassrootscampaign/46586/"], "can_be_tagged_to_events": true, "can_be_tagged_to_interactions": true, "grassroots_order": 0, "grassroots_page_layout_type": 1, "grassroots_vanity_url_slug": null, "icon": "fa-lightbulb-o", "id": 66743, "image_url": "https://quorum-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_files/2023-04-03/3b892fa2f532e6da0dc927e48ac3d924/EJweGjX1SVtFVs3k5s76_localeconomicgrowthandopp.jpg", "is_visible_to_partners": false, "long_description": "Economic development is achieved by investment in the economic, human, and physical infrastructure in an economic region, and should improve the capacities of local economies to thrive and support municipal services. 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Much of America\u2019s water infrastructure is more than 100 years old and in need of reconstruction and revitalization. Our federal government must commit to action by promoting flexible policy solutions and funding water infrastructure fully, including stormwater management, system resiliency improvement, water contaminant elimination. For more information on energy and environmental advocacy, visit nlc.org/EENR.\u00a0

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