https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/04/26/now-is-the-time-to-reimagine-your-citys-reentry-program/
As we approach the end of Second Chance Awareness Month, the first endorsed by the White House, investing in wrap-around supports for our returning citizens must be a priority as…
As cities, counties and villages continue to find their footing amidst COVID-19, two other crises loom beyond the pandemic: gaping budget holes and access to clean energy. President Biden has…
After over a year of stay-at-home orders and lockdowns, our connections to people have significantly changed. Video calls and smartphones may have helped some of us stay connected, but studies…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/05/07/how-local-governments-play-a-key-role-to-a-mothers-success/
Mothers play an important role in every aspect of our lives. As cities across the nation continue to move towards recovery, we urge all local leaders to ensure children and…
In 2017, Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice Research released its National Scan of Emerging Adult Policy, Practice and Programs which exposed the lack of specialized services for justice impacted young adults. Since then,…
In March of 2020 school districts across the U.S. abruptly closed their doors and transitioned to remote learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Immediately, teachers, parents, administrators, and community…
Local leaders are helping transform the City of Easthampton into a hotbed of entrepreneurship by leveraging the town’s unique geography, resources and history.
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/09/22/creativity-sparks-economic-renewal/
As city leaders turn the page from COVID-19 relief to post-pandemic recovery, we’re keeping a wary eye on the economy. Over 8.7 million Americans remain unemployed. Vacancy rates for commercial properties could reach…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/11/23/creating-a-shared-vision-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/
A shared vision for innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/02/24/the-workforce-cities-need-to-build-our-future/
The success of our nation’s investments in infrastructure hinges on having a workforce ready to build and maintain that infrastructure. Yet, hiring for infrastructure jobs is a significant challenge –…