The early childhood workforce is a vital aspect of the economy through its role of providing childcare. Often overlooked, however, is the equally vital entrepreneurial side of running a childcare…
Parents across the country are struggling, and local governments can help. In August 2024, Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory on the mental wellbeing of parents. The report,…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/06/28/tensions-rise-for-local-leaders-trying-to-fund-pensions/
In light of our just-released State of the Cities 2018 report, this post is the first in a series of blogs that captures what mayors have been talking about most in…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/repository-of-city-racial-equity-policies-and-decisions/
Tackling issues related to racial inequity in your city can seem like a daunting task, but here are six steps to get you started on the road to improving outcomes for…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/09/08/maximize-eecbg-funding-in-your-community/
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allocates $550 million for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to support communities with financial assistance to complete renewable energy, sustainable transportation and…
District one of just four cities chosen to begin study visit on public/private program supporting excellence in land use by local governments WASHINGTON — February 28, 2017 —The Rose Center for Public…
The Intersector Project’s Neil Britto offers a number of resources to help local officials cope with declining budgets, a changing public-private partnership arena, and the inadequacy of a single-sector approach…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/03/13/how-your-city-can-boost-economic-mobility-and-opportunity/
Highlighting practical and accessible steps city leaders can take to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and move up the economic ladder, NLC President Matt Zone challenges every…
Cuts in the administration’s budget proposal threaten funds that cities rely on to invest in water management, clean energy and revitalization efforts across the country. Here’s how these cuts could…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/04/25/equity-and-economic-development-must-go-hand-in-hand/
Traditional approaches don’t always work. Cities need to be intentional about targeting their economic development programs at the people and communities that are increasingly distant from the growth sectors of…