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2010 Legislative Action Day

Be a part of the League's advocacy efforts by attending the 2010 Legislative Action Day. Register now for this opportunity to learn first hand about the latest issues affecting municipalities. The Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Day will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Be part of this year’s advocacy efforts as President John Marks and the League’s lobbying team strategize and prepare for this critical legislative session. MORE>

Video Update: President Marks' Five-point Plan for Florida's Cities

Newly installed League President John Marks has unveiled his five-point plan to help cities succeed. Upon taking the helm of the state’s largest municipal association, President Marks has moved full steam into his new initiative. Stay apprised of updates from his plan here. MORE>

Florida League of Cities Continues Quality of Life Campaign

A new series of public service announcements, developed by the Florida League of Cities for use by Florida cities, illustrates how cities are vital to our state's quality of life. This series of video messages is intended to remind Floridians of all the ways cities and the public services they provide enrich their lives daily. MORE>

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2010 Census Toolkits Now Available
Source: Carol Westmoreland
The 2010 Census questionnaire is one of the shortest in census history—only asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. MORE>
Round 2 Stimulus Broadband Grants
Source: Allison Payne
The National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) and the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) have issued separate Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and solicitation of applications for the second round of the broadband initiatives. $4.8 billion will be available nationwide. MORE>
Haitian Relief Information
Source: Sharon Berrian
For the most up to date information throughout the coming days please continue to monitor www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake or www.state.gov. A top priority is accounting for the thousands of American citizens who are currently in Haiti. Families of Americans living in Haiti who are trying to find the status of their loved ones are encouraged to contact the State Department at 1-888-407-4747. MORE>
The Census is Coming
Source: Carol Westmoreland
The accuracy of the Census is critical to Florida for many reasons. Every year, the federal government can allocate more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data. Since 2007, federal, state and local officials and staff have been working with local governments and the U.S. Census Bureau to increase the accuracy of the 2010 Census. MORE>

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How to Pay the Piper
Source: Scott Paine
As reality continues to pipe the tune

There was relatively good economic news out of Washington this week, as the national unemployment rate dipped back into single digits after having crossed into double digits in December. I say “relatively” because an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent is not good news... it’s just better than December, and better than many economists had expected.

The bad news, of course, is that there are still lots of unemployed folks, especially in states like ours that have real estate- and tourism-dependent economies. Even if the national employment picture really is brightening, it will be some time before Florida shares that warm glow.

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