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Sen. John Curtis briefs League on federal priorities: water, forest-fire legislation, Olympics and Medicaid cost debates
Summary
U.S. Sen. John Curtis addressed League members on federal actions affecting cities — highlighting water, forest-fire management legislation, Olympic coordination, and federal budget and Medicaid debates — and encouraged local officials to use his office for casework and earmark requests.
The meeting paused to host U.S. Senator John Curtis, who addressed the Legislative Policy Committee about federal priorities that affect local governments. Curtis praised municipal officials: "I think you rock," he said, and emphasized that much of the "real work" in the state happens in cities and counties. He invited local leaders to use his office's outreach staff and casework program for federal interactions such as IRS, Social Security or immigration matters.
Curtis described several federal topics of interest to…
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