via NPR Topics: News — Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.

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.