Monthly Archives: January 2026

Six Cities Awarded DollarWise Innovation Grants to Support Local Economic Mobility Efforts

Akron, OH; El Paso, TX; Fort Wayne, IN: Kent, WA; Las Vegas, NV; and Lincoln, NE Awarded Grants from the United States Conference of Mayors’ DollarWise Campaign Washington, D.C.— The United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) DollarWise Economic Mobility Campaign awarded its 2026 DollarWise Innovation Grants during USCM’s 94th Winter Meeting to mayors representing six cities:

By |2026-01-30T09:48:03-05:00January 30, 2026|DollarWise, News, Press Room|

America’s Beverage Companies & U.S. Conference of Mayors Award 9 Cities $1,000,000 for the Healthy & Sustainable Communities Grant Program

Portland (OR), Spokane (WA) and Findlay (OH) selected as first-place winners for the 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.— American Beverage, the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today announced nine winning cities of the 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Awards. The

By |2026-02-06T14:42:23-05:00January 29, 2026|News, Press Room|

“The Voices of America’s Mayors are Critical”: Mayors Advocate Bipartisan Solutions to National Challenges as 94th Winter Meeting Opens in D.C.

Mayors promoted fixes for affordability and public safety, and raised concerns over chaotic and escalated immigration enforcement Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 250 bipartisan mayors convened in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Winter Meeting at a critical moment for the country – advancing practical, cross-party leadership on affordability, housing,

By |2026-01-28T19:51:39-05:00January 28, 2026|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Launches Big City Alliance at 94th Annual Winter Meeting

Newly formed coalition will bring together mayors of nation’s largest cities; Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to serve as Chair Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched its Big City Alliance, a new coalition designed to bring together mayors of the nation’s largest cities to align strategies and lead on the issues

By |2026-01-28T17:43:13-05:00January 28, 2026|News, Press Room|

Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis

Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis Washington, D.C.—Below is a statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors following the death of another protestor in Minneapolis today: “Today’s death in Minneapolis represents another tragedy. As American mayors representing cities large and small - Republican, Democratic and Independent -

By |2026-01-24T17:07:40-05:00January 24, 2026|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors and Major Cities Chiefs Association on Ensuring Public Safety Amid Federal Immigration Actions

Washington, D.C. — This week, the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Major Cities Chiefs Association met to discuss ways in which local leaders can work together to uphold the rule of law, support peaceful protest, and ensure community safety. Following their discussion, the two groups issued the joint statement below: 

By |2026-01-22T17:23:50-05:00January 22, 2026|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Respond to House Votes on ACA Premium Tax Credits

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed legislation to protect access to affordable health care through enhanced premium tax credits for Americans who buy health coverage on the Marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This past December, the Conference sent a letter to congressional leaders, urging them to extend the tax credits

By |2026-01-08T18:54:49-05:00January 8, 2026|News, Press Room|
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