News Advisory: CGMC to hold press conference this Friday
CGMC press conference will call on Legislature to focus on key priorities to bolster economic recovery in Greater Minnesota.
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Jan ‘21
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Jan ‘21
Join us for CGMC Advocacy Weeks in February!
Each week in February, the CGMC will be shining a light on a different topic that impacts Greater Minnesota cities — and we want you to join us! Feb. 1 – Feb. 7: Local Government Aid Week Feb. 8 – Feb. 14: Child Care Week Feb. 15 – Feb. 21: . . .
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Dec ‘20
CGMC Survey: Your City Budget and COVID-19
This year, local governments are battling financial challenges on multiple fronts with unexpected revenue losses due to COVID-19 and an uncertain state budget outlook. The most recent November budget forecast shows a surplus of $641 million for 2020-2021 and a budget deficit of $1.3 billion for the 2022-2023 biennium. To . . .
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Aug ‘20
PFA announces project funding; need for bonding bill grows
This week, the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced $122 million in loans and grants that had been awarded during the first half of 2020 in 24 communities across the state. These water infrastructure projects received a combination of loans and grants that are funded, in part, by the bonding . . .
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Jul ‘20
Survey: Tell us about COVID-19’s impact on your city
We need your input! The CGMC is conducting a survey of elected officials and city staff members to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has directly impacted Greater Minnesota cities and how it might continue to affect your community in the coming months and into the future. The information gleaned . . .
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Apr ‘20
CGMC survey results highlight COVID-19’s impact on cities
The CGMC recently conducted a survey to get a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic directly impacts cities. The survey was sent to a broad list of city officials, and responses were collected between March 30 and April 6. Of the 134 respondents, 99 cities were represented: 70 CGMC . . .