NLC’s Clarence Anthony op-ed in U.S. News: Take Back Our Cities From Opioids
National League of Cities Executive Director Clarence Anthony discusses the scale of the opioid crisis and calls on local leaders to take action.
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A Prescription for Action: Local Leadership in Ending the Opioid Crisis
A joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and state, federal, private-sector and non-profit partners to tackle the opioid crisis.
Several of the recommendations are accompanied by existing local practices from cities and counties. The report also includes recommendations for state and federal officials, who are pivotal partners in local efforts to combat opioid misuse, diversion, overdose and death.
Local Government Opioid Resource Hub
Wall Street Journal op-ed: How to Treat an Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Satel, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a part-time psychiatrist at Partners in Drug Abuse Rehabilitation and Counseling, discusses strategies for combating the opioid crisis.
How Communities Respond to the Opioid Crisis
Opioid overdoses and deaths continue to be the leading cause of accidental death in America. However, city leaders can take some comfort that 2016 closed with several significant successes that should ensure progress on this public health crisis in 2017.
NACo-NLC Opioid Epidemic Task Force Report and Recommendations: Overview and Discussion
The task force jointly launched by NACo and the National League of Cities to assess solutions that address the opioid epidemic released a final report on November 17 with recommendations for local, state and federal leaders. On this webinar, we will provide an overview of these recommendations and invite comments and questions from local officials…
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National League of Cities Applauds Opioid Funding, Water Infrastructure Improvements in Final Action by Congress
The 114th Congress closed out its term by passing two important pieces of legislation will help local officials combat major issues facing America’s cities. Following House action last week, the Senate passed the FY2017 continuing resolution, which contains $500 million in additional funding to help communities respond to the opioid epidemic, last Friday. On Saturday, the Water…
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Two Reasons Why the 21st Century Cures Act is Good for Cities
The passage of the bill is an important step towards ensuring federal support for local efforts to address substance abuse and mental health needs, particularly when it comes to fighting the opioid epidemic.