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Governor, Mayors to Join First Lady for President's Joint Address

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will join First Lady Michelle Obama tonight to watch the President's Joint Address to Congress.
September 8, 2011 at 12:13 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

State and Local Officials Speak Out on President’s Commitment to Clean Air and a Strong Economy

State and local officials speak out about the President’s commitment to clean air and a strong economy.
September 2, 2011 at 6:24 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

State and Local Leaders Call for Transportation Reauthorization

State and local leaders around the country echo the President’s call and urge Congress to quickly pass a Surface Transportation Bill.
September 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Growing Green - A Capital Idea

EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe tells us about the Greening America's Capitals program to help America's capital cities turn their visions of a more prosperous future into reality
August 29, 2011 at 5:05 PM ET by Bob Perciasepe

Arizona Education Leaders Come to Washington DC to Discuss Education Policy

150 current and former teachers from across the country traveled to Washington DC to visit the White House and meet with Secretary Arne Duncan.
August 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM ET by Michael Block

Local Leaders Discuss the President’s Rural Tour

As President Obama traveled through Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois holding town hall meetings, we heard from several state and local officials who attended the events on the impact of the President’s Rural Tour and what it meant to their communities.
August 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

Small Business Matchmaking: Keeping America Moving at Department of Defense Event in Orlando

Cecilia Muñoz, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, shares her experience participating in a small business matchmaking event organized by the Department of Defense and the offices of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Senator Bill Nelson. The event, which took place on August 8th in Orlando, Florida, promoted greater access to federal contract opportunities for small business and included 700 attendees, 475 of which were small businesses.
August 9, 2011 at 4:18 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

National Nuclear Security Administration Hosts Governors’ Staff for a Discussion on Our Partnership

The National Nuclear Security Administration tells us about hosting a group of governors’ staff at its Emergency Operations Center to discuss opportunities to partner with governors to advance the President’s nuclear security agenda
August 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM ET by Claire Dunne

Talking Jobs in Vancouver, Washington

David Agnew shares his recent trip to Vancouver, Wahsington to talk to business leaders with Mayor Tim Leavitt.
August 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM ET by David Agnew

Vice President Biden Talks to State and Local Officials

Vice President Biden and Jason Furman from the National Economic Council joined 440 state, local, tribal and territorial officals to talk about the debt deal and the Administration's economic priorities.
August 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM ET by David Agnew

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Discusses Urban Policy with Administration Officials

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Administration officials to discuss urban blight at the White House.
August 2, 2011 at 11:48 AM ET by David Agnew

Working Together for Clean Water and Strong Communities

EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe shares how green infrastructure investments are having a positive impact in communities across the country.
August 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM ET by Bob Perciasepe

State and Local Officials Speak Out on Bipartisan Compromise

State and local officials speak out about the bi-partisan debt compromise announced by President Obama.
August 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

More State and Local Officials Join the Call for Compromise

More than 150 state and local leaders have spoken out about the need for Congress to compromise and raise the debt ceiling.
July 29, 2011 at 10:22 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Deficit Crisis: State and Local Officials Call for a Balanced Approach

Following the President's address on the deficit crisis, Governors and Mayors from across the country are speaking out in support of compromise
July 26, 2011 at 5:51 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he and mayors across the country are urging Congress to reach an agreement on the debt limit to prevent default and asking them to invest in job creating programs.
July 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM ET by Antonio Villaraigosa

County Officials and Tough Choices

County leaders tell us why a balanced approach is needed to the ongoing debt negotiations in Washington.
July 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM ET by David Agnew

Increasing Exports Will Help Create the Jobs of the Future

Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco J. Sánchez shares his remarks on the National Export Initiative to the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference.
July 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM ET by Francisco J. Sánchez

Partnering with Communities for Economic Growth

Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discusses steps the Administration has taken to help cities and communities build strong regional economies and create jobs.
July 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM ET by Ron Sims

Young Elected Officials Talk About Their Experience at the White House

More young elected officials share their experience at the White House and talk about the importance of young people running for office.
July 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM ET by Michael Block

Mayors Call for Balanced Approach to Debt Negotiations

A bi-partisan group of mayors met with the President this week, and they have a message for Congress: "The only 'debt limit' someone without a job cares about is their own personal debt limit they reached a long time ago. The only ceiling they care about is the one they're trying to keep above their family's heads"
July 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM ET by David Agnew

Racine Leaders Discuss the Economy with White House

The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs hosted the first in series of Virtual Town Halls with Mayor John Dickert and business and community leaders from Racine, Wisconsin.
July 8, 2011 at 7:49 PM ET by David Agnew

The Role of Advanced Manufacturing in Increasing Global Competitiveness

California Lt Governor Gavin Newsom reflects on a summit highlighting the advanced manufacturing industry as part of a national effort to bring together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs.
July 7, 2011 at 4:42 PM ET by Michael Block

Mayor Mallory Helps Welcome New Citizens in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory shares his experience at a July 1 naturalization ceremony.
July 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

President Obama and Mayor Nutter Make a Stop in Philadelphia

President Obama, Rep. Robert Brady, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Rep. Chaka Fattah, make a stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
July 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM ET by David Agnew

Young Elected Officials at the White House

Young elected officials share their experience of meeting with the President and why they would encourage other young people to run for office.
June 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM ET by Michael Block

Young Elected Officials Tweet Their White House Experience

Over 200 Young Elected Officials attend a briefing and reception at the White House. Here are some of the #AtTheWH tweets from the day.
June 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM ET by

Better Transportation Options Coming to Communities Across America

The Department of Transportation announces livability grants to provide affordable, reliable access to safe transportation options.
June 30, 2011 at 1:48 AM ET by Joanna Turner

Mayors Call for Immigration Reform

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas explain the importance of immigration reform.
June 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Making Tractors, Airplanes, and Armor in the Quad Cities

Local leaders from the Quad Cities fill us in on the area and its manufacturing history.
June 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM ET by David Agnew