https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/07/16/the-3-ws-of-a-citywide-afterschool-system-why-who-and-where/
As a municipal leader, you may be familiar with the programs available at local recreation centers, a YMCA, or Boys & Girls club, but you may not know if the…
As the pandemic continues to impact every industry, city staff are no exception to the large number of workers experiencing reduced hours and unemployment. Cities looking to reduce expenditures are…
In September 2020, 47 cities made commitments to new initiatives to support inclusive economic development and innovation at the Kauffman Mayor’s Conference on Entrepreneurship. NLC’s City Innovation Ecosystems program collects…
October 28, 2021 marks the 22nd annual celebration of Lights on Afterschool Day! NLC is partnering with the Afterschool Alliance, the National Summer Learning Association and its corporate partner, Clear Channel Outdoor, to…
While federal guidelines and resources establish standards for success, local policymakers have the best understanding of their communities; they know what’s needed, what works, who the major players are in…
Written in collaboration with Kate Stoll and Danielle Grey-Stewart of the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of work and local…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2024/09/13/how-cities-can-support-family-economic-security/
The research is clear: economic security is one of the strongest predictors of long-term well-being for families. And yet, too many families with young children lack economic security and experience…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/beyond-recycling-policy-to-achieve-circular-waste-management/
Overview Waste collection and recycling services are some of the most essential functions of government to keep cities clean and promote public health. For more than 50 years, local governments have championed efforts to improve…
https://www.nlc.org/post/2018/06/27/experts-forecast-future-of-work-which-jobs-will-be-automated/
Under Mayor Mark Stodola, National League of Cities has launched an initiative to ensure the workforce remains human-focused LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — June 27, 2018 — Today, the National League…
WASHINGTON — October 17, 2018 — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released its newest report, “Autonomous Vehicle Pilots Across America,” which offers an analysis of current regulations surrounding…