https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/08/30/see-your-city-rise-before-your-eyes/
Picture where you live. Now think of where you would like to see improvements made…What matters most, and what does progress in action look like to you? Community-oriented videos bring…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/12/19/2023-trends-from-nlcs-center-for-research-and-data-analysis/
As the countdown to 2024 begins, it is important for local governments, of all sizes and geographies, to keep an eye on key trends impacting their communities. To help stay…
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), enacted in 2014 with bipartisan support, is the primary federal legislation that invests in workforce development programming. WIOA provides necessary funding to states and…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/07/16/how-city-leaders-can-combat-childhood-hunger/
During his State of the City address this year, Adam Paul, mayor of Lakewood, Colorado, nailed it. “I have given this a lot of thought,” he said, “and I want…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/09/14/why-workforce-development-matters-for-mayors/
For the past five years, NLC’s Center for City Solutions has analyzed mayors’ state of the cities speeches, which highlight the priorities mayors are focusing on. The 2018 State of…
https://www.nlc.org/3-things-to-know-a-monthly-video-series/
Every day, NLC works tirelessly to advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages. From among the hundreds of articles, resources, and opportunities NLC offers each day…
Cities across the country are thinking of new ways to use resources and community assets to strengthen their response to numerous challenges presented by the on-going impacts of climate change…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/06/30/mayors-embrace-inclusive-values-amidst-hate/
Mayors play an important role in reinforcing the values of their cities and their residents. When tensions and uncertainty across the nation are very high, mayors have a responsibility to…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/11/03/what-city-leaders-have-to-say-about-diversity/
This is a guest post by Janelle Watson, NLC’s Senior Associate for Constituency Group Programs. The National League of Cities celebrates the growing diversity of America’s cities and towns. That’s…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/03/16/leveraging-your-citys-employee-benefits-package/
This is an NLC staff post by Anita Yadavalli. On March 11-14, city leaders from across the nation gathered at the Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., to speak up…