Bill would allow local governments a “right of action” to challenge impounded funds. Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Dave Min (CA-47) and Eugene Vindman (VA-7) introduced the Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act (POCCA), which will strengthen the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and provide local government with an avenue
Actions by Federal Government Threaten Cities’ Progress in Addressing Root Causes of Violence Washington, D.C. – As police officers from across the country gather this week in the nation’s capital for National Police Week, America’s mayors are calling on Congress to oppose any actions that would threaten the great progress mayors and police departments –
During the convening, Mayor Ginther facilitated discussions on city-to-city partnerships, civic leadership, and long-term recovery and infrastructure rebuilding WARSAW, POLAND– Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther met with Ukrainian mayors and local leaders in Warsaw, Poland for an international convening. During the meeting, Mayor
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, on today’s arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE: “The events this afternoon involving the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE agents outside Delaney Hall, a detention facility run by a private prison operator
Bill being considered by the House threatens progress on public safety and homelessness Washington, D.C.— Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee, calling on its members to preserve and strengthen Medicaid
Washington, DC – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on last night’s mass shooting outside a Glendale (AZ) restaurant: “America’s mayors mourn the tragic shooting in Glendale last night that took the lives of at least three people and injured five more. All of the victims were
Washington, D.C.— Today, the White House released its FY2026 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it calls for fully eliminating the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. In response, USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released