STAR Communities announces the opportunity for U.S. cities and counties to measure progress towards community sustainability through participation in the 2014 Leadership STAR Community Program.
NLC's Institute for Youth, Education and Families is serving as a major partner in the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading by supporting city efforts to boost reading proficiency and to ensure that all children are reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
Fatima A. Shama, Commissioner of Mayor Bloomberg’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, is scheduled to speak at the 21st Annual Leadership Summit to be held in Savannah, Georgia, on September 26th-28th, 2013.
In a forthcoming book, "America's Sacred Space," in a forthcoming book, Deborah Nankivell praises the leadership core of Fresno's Business Council as steadfast "lions" who have "worked hard to keep our focus on the community and prevented distractions by the self or single interests of members, politicians or funders."
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a comprehensive guide of the various federal financing programs for state and local government energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
With support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, NLC has launched a new initiative to assist local leaders in advancing juvenile justice system reforms. NLC will serve as a strategic partner for the Foundation’s highly successful Models for Change initiative. Additionally, the MacArthur Foundation has announced a new resource center.
As the nation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony writes that it’s important to remember the long road that America has traveled, the progress we have made, and the important role local leaders play in helping all residents achieve the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
National League of Cities (NLC) First Vice President Chris Coleman, mayor, Saint Paul, MN, announced his plans last week for the appointment process for the 2014 NLC committee and council chairs, vice chairs, and members.
Bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate would make permanent employer provided benefit for transit riders equal to benefits for drivers. NLC supports these bills to restore parity between transit riders and drivers and continue incentives for commuters to use transit.
