COVID-19 vaccination rates have slowed across the U.S. since the initial rollout, and although we’ve vaccinated a majority of adults, millions remain unvaccinated; 17 million people live in rural vaccine…
The COVID-19 pandemic took a considerable toll on individuals, families, and communities but it was especially pronounced for our nation’s children and the individuals caring for them. During the pandemic,…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/northeast-regional-resilient-cities-summit/
Across the country, old and outdated infrastructure is vulnerable to a changing climate, from frequent and intense storms, extreme heat, and drought. Across the country, old and outdated infrastructure is…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/from-the-event-survey-findings-on-mayors-homelessness/
Survey Findings on Mayors & Homelessness: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions Homelessness is an urgent and complex crisis facing cities across the United States. But according to the 2021 Menino Survey…
To ensure the safety and health of all residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, accurate and timely information needs to be made available and readily accessible in multiple languages, including ASL (American Sign…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/02/24/supreme-court-midterm-for-local-governments-2021-22/
The State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) files Supreme Court amicus curiae briefs on behalf of the Big Seven national organizations representing state and local governments. The Supreme Court’s docket…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/02/13/urban-heat-island-effect-solutions-and-funding/
Many cities are experiencing the urban heat island effect, which has tremendous impacts on residents as climate changes increase the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events.
For too many working families, a lack of adequate, high-quality homes has made affordable housing unavailable. As noted in a recent op-ed with Secretary Marcia Fudge of the U.S. Department…
The truth is simple: America needs investment in infrastructure. Local governments face challenges around water, transportation and broadband infrastructure, as well as workforce development — and the result impacts our economy…
https://www.nlc.org/post/2018/08/27/new-guide-how-to-plan-for-small-cell-wireless-infrastructure/
WASHINGTON — August 27, 2018 — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a new small cell wireless municipal action guide and model ordinance for city leaders. Small cell…