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U.S. Conference of Mayors, Kresge Foundation Release New Report on Cities Using ARPA Funds to Promote Equity

Reno, NV – In collaboration with The Kresge Foundation, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today released a new report, “Promoting Equity through ARPA Implementation.” The report, which can be found HERE, documents 20 city case studies and details how mayors are using State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan

Nation’s Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Actions to Address Racial Equity and Systemic Racism

Washington, DC – Building off of executive actions addressing equity signed on his first day in office, President Joe Biden took further action today on issues related to racial equity and systemic racism. On the issue of housing, the president has taken action consistent with U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) policy, directing the Department of