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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>

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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>
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) for Non-Entitlement Communities (Population under 35,000)
Source: Allison Payne
The Florida Energy and Climate Commission (FECC) announced it will distribute $18.6 million for cities and counties that did not receive direct funding from the Department of Energy for Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grants. MORE>
Federal Stimulus Broadband Funding Grants Now Accepted
Source: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in conjunction with the Rural Utilities Services (RUS) have announced that the first round of grants is now being accepted for federal broadband stimulus funding. Up to $1.6 billion in funds is available to be awarded and is allocated as follows. MORE>
SB 360 - Official List of Dense Urban Land Areas
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This section will follow the implementation of SB 360. Currently we have an official listing of Dense Urban Land Areas. MORE>
Economic Stimulus Summit Video Online Now
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The Florida League of Cities co-sponsored an Economic Stimulus Summit on May 15 in Orlando to provide a forum to update cities and counties with timely information about funding opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Almost 500 representatives from local government participated in the summit where they heard directly from key governmental agencies about programs in ARRA that are available to local government. MORE>

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