...needs is key to the MMA’s transportation funding advocacy efforts, particularly with a new administration taking office and a new legislative session set to begin in January. Data gathered through...
The MMA hosted a webinar covering allowable uses of American Recovery Plan Act funds. Pictured are (clockwise from top left) Irma Esparza Diggs, senior executive and director of Federal Advocacy...
...notification bill was a priority of the environmental advocacy community for several years. In a press release about the bill signing, Julia Blatt, executive director of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance,...
...a partner in local economic development,” she said. In closing, Poilito thanked local leaders for “your tireless advocacy on behalf of your communities,” and said she and the governor recognize...
...executive director of 128 Business Council. Tibbits-Nutt is vice president of the nonprofit Youth Engagement Planning (YEP!), which brings urban planning and community advocacy into K-12 environments. She is a...
...ethical standards in the process. Reprinted with permission from the National League of Cities. Brittney Kohler is the program director for Transportation and Infrastructure on the NLC’s Federal Advocacy team....
...in their support and advocacy for direct aid to cities and towns, and our national affiliate, the National League of Cities, waged a relentless campaign across the country to mobilize...
...Panelists The NLC speakers during the webinar were Irma Esparza Diggs, senior executive and director of federal advocacy; Mike Wallace, legislative director for Community and Economic Development; and Yucel Ors,...
...partnered with advocacy groups and stakeholders, forged coalitions when possible, and maintained positive and respectful relationships when that wasn’t possible. John is deeply respected because of his knowledge, professionalism, even-keeled...
...insecurity in the Commonwealth, including a hotline that connects families in need with services, assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility and applications in more than 180 languages, legislative advocacy,...