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
About This Survey The National League of Cities and the United States Conference of Mayors put together a survey of cities, towns, and villages to create a snapshot of the economic conditions of cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the results of the survey. Download PDF
Washington, DC—Below is a statement from Columbia Mayor and President of the United States Conference of Mayors Steve Benjamin in response to President Trump’s proposed rescission package: “President Trump’s proposal to strip $15 billion from an already-approved spending bill and gut social safety net programs like the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will be disastrous
