Since 2016, NLC has found that declines in funding, increased mandates and misaligned priorities at the federal and state levels have placed responsibility on local governments to maintain roads, upgrade…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/12/12/the-question-every-city-should-be-asking/
“Kansas City deemed ‘America’s next hot destination’ in new report.” That recent headline is the same kind of headline I used to love seeing years ago when I consulted with…
Written with Naomi Smoot Evans, Esq, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Each year, 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness in the United States. Many…
Municipalities across the country are committed to increasing the upward economic mobility of residents and reducing the racial wealth divide. By allocating funds to address these goals, the municipalities can…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/06/28/action-on-gun-violence-why-every-town-matters/
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and in cities across the country, the impact that gun violence has on communities tops the list of what keeps elected officials up at…
By Jason D. King, SVP, Corporate Communications & Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor This month, digital billboards across the nation will light up with messages celebrating afterschool programs and the 24th…
2023: A Reflection As the new year begins, lessons learned from 2023’s collaborative local safety efforts show promise, as many made an impact on violence in cities. A brief released…
Are you tired of your council meetings or retreats feeling dry and procedural? Do you wish you could inspire more cohesion and agreement at public town hall meetings? Try playing…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/city-ai-governance-dashboard/
Generative AI is rapidly transforming how cities operate and deliver services. AI helps cities utilize large amounts of data to get quick and accurate insights to manage critical infrastructure like…
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…