https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/07/06/cities-go-digital/
“Today, that critical connection to the wider world isn’t just physical. It’s digital.” – Mayor Jim Gray of Lexington, Kentucky, in his 2018 State of the City speech. In this…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/12/30/nlcs-top-content-of-2021/
2021 was a historic year. As cities, towns, and villages across the country continued to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress listened to local leaders and provided critical investments to support…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/10/01/cities-leading-on-fair-housing/
Cities across the country have demonstrated a commitment to fair housing. The federal government’s interpretation of the “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” provisions in the Fair Housing Act has changed significantly over…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/06/16/graduating-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Celebrities came together several weeks ago to honor the graduating high school class of 2020 virtually amid COVID-19. With graduation ceremonies around the country canceled or postponed, cities have found…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/07/03/how-cities-are-tackling-veteran-homelessness/
Each year, mayors around the country detail their visions for the upcoming year in their state of the city speeches. With the federal process continuing to be in political gridlock,…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/03/27/what-cities-are-doing-about-pensions/
In advance of our annual State of the Cities report, which will be released later this year, this blog series captures speeches given by mayors in 2017. This blog is…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/03/10/5-ways-cities-led-in-pandemic-recovery/
Two years ago, cities around the country were confronted with an unprecedented challenge: the global COVID-19 pandemic. To respond, cities hit the ground running, implementing a host of innovative policies…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/future-of-cities-innovative-strategies-to-empower-small-businesses/
Small businesses are the bedrock of the local economies in cities of all sizes. NLC’s 2024 State of the Cities Report found that mayors frequently identified attracting and supporting businesses…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/08/24/five-ways-cities-can-lead-on-juvenile-justice-reform/
A new National League of Cities (NLC) report details how leadership in six cities furthered local juvenile justice reforms. The Annie E. Casey Foundation sponsored the report documenting the role…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/04/10/what-are-cities-doing-to-keep-healthcare-costs-down/
In advance of our annual State of the Cities report, which will be released later this year, this blog series captures speeches given by mayors in 2017. This blog is…