State and Local Reporter - 03/06/2008 (Plain Text Version)

Bob Frost, Chair
Blue Springs, Missouri

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In this issue:
Government Affairs Awards Deadline Is March 21
NAHB State and Local Issues Fund: Fighting for the Housing Industry
National Association of Counties is introduced to NAHB National Green Building Program
A Big Victory for Florida Builders
Inclusionary Zoning Acts as a Tax on Housing
Just Announced: Public Policy Education Track at the NAHB National Green Building Conference
NAHB's Efforts in Initial Round of ICC Code Development Hearings
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
National League of Cities Releases Its Top 2008 Federal Priorities
Legislative Conference Coming at a Pivotal Time for Housing
Have You Checked Out NAHB's 'Myth Buster' Resources L-ately?

National League of Cities Releases Its Top 2008 Federal Priorities

The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its top Federal priorities for 2008 in an effort to help secure federal funding to support local initiatives including:

Transportation Funding
Provide full funding for federal transportation programs that support bridges, roads, highways, transit and Amtrak, support funding that goes directly to local governments, and collaborate with local elected officials on the reauthorization of the surface transportation infrastructure program.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Provide full funding ($2 billion) for fiscal year 2009 for the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Housing Finance Reform
In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, support legislation that would strengthen and stabilize America 's housing finance system by reforming the mortgage process, curbing predatory lending, and providing foreclosure mitigation assistance.
Public Safety
Restore and protect funding for proven public safety programs, including the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, and other State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs, that are essential resources for preventing crime in local communities.
Immigration Reform
Enact comprehensive immigration reform that addresses border security; interior as well as workforce enforcement; guest workers; legalization of undocumented workers currently in the U.S.; and support for services provided by cities and towns.

National League of Cities is one of the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States . Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.

Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, the National League of Cities serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages, and towns it represents. More than 1,600 municipalities of all sizes pay dues to NLC and actively participate as leaders and voting members in the organization.

NAHB is a member of the NLC Corporate Partners program.

For more information e-mail Brooke Ransom at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8584.