5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 9 11 13 16 20 22 26 30 36 37 6 8 40 42 22 11 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Specialist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination Cities See Highly Successful Legislative Session The 2021 session of the General Assembly proved to be the longest in the state's history. CityVision 2022: Wilmington! A brief look at what's to come April 27–28. The American Rescue Plan in Action The American Rescue Plan offers a generational opportunity to our municipalities. Here's how communities across NC are making the most of it. Deep Ties: Senator Natalie Murdock Has Lived Public Service The League’s quarterly legislator Q&A. Mayor Karen Alexander: Through Leadership, a Legacy Through calmness and confidence and the overcoming of crises, Alexander exits her yearlong league presidency having made a significant impact. Firefighters Cancer Legislation Provides Help and Balance For several years, North Carolina firefighters have sought changes to the state's workers’ compensation system. Cities, Towns Grapple with Labor Shortage Public works, utilities among the hard-to-fill. Local Spotlight: Fuquay-Varina On a recent drive, Southern City rolled through the ever-growing Wake County town of Fuquay-Varina. 'Hometown Carolina' Highlights Diverse Character of NC Cities and Towns The individual character of North Carolina's cities and towns matters, and the NC League of Municipalities, working with WRAL-TV in Raleigh, is working to showcase how city officials are protecting and enhancing that community character. The Infrastructure Bill: What's in It and What It Means for North Carolina Cities, towns, and villages have been calling on Congress to get to work on an infrastructure package since 2016. Board of Directors Speaking Out A Year of Challenges and Opportunities Taking the Field Keeping Up with Pension System Demands Board of Trustees
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