Housing
Resource Link
Local Eviction Prevention Policy and Program Tool
NLC's Local Eviction Prevention Policy and Program Tool is an interactive resource that aims to help elected officials, city staff, nonprofits, service providers, researchers and others better understand the local eviction prevention landscape in the US.
Municipal Law | Public Safety
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Model Declaration of Local State of Emergency Ordinance
Public Safety
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Court Nixes ‘Moment-of-Threat’ Rule in Officer Shootings
June 06, 2025
A recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling says judges must consider an officer’s whole encounter, not a split-second snapshot. While Georgia’s legal test stays the same, cities may face sharper scrutiny of use-of-force policies and evidence.
Environment & Energy | Infrastructure | Public Safety
Organization
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., they have 10 regional offices located across the country. They leverage a tremendous capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Municipal Courts | Public Works
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