https://www.nlc.org/resource/city-fiscal-conditions-2016/
NLC’s latest report provides a fiscal snapshot of cities based on a survey of revenues and expenditures as well as policy actions and priorities. The official report release streamed live…
This is a guest post by Jack Calhoun. Throughout American history, the faith community has played a seminal role in setting our nation’s value base, informing fundamental constitutional beliefs, providing…
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,…
On June 13, NLC is launching a dynamic new toolkit which summarizes a two-year study by NLC of four cities and outlines best practices for advancing stronger outcomes for children…
In June 2025, NLC is launched the Decades in the Making toolkit, a dynamic new toolkit that summarized a two-year study by NLC of four cities and outlined best practices…
Washington, D.C. — A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Tim Shriver, CEO of UNITE, and Tami Pyfer, co-creator of the Dignity Index, in conversation recorded live…
https://www.nlc.org/national-league-of-cities-institute/
The National League of Cities Institute (NLCI) is the research and education affiliate of NLC. NLCI provides research and technical assistance to cities, helping municipal leaders work more effectively on…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/12/14/how-cities-can-use-retirement-benefits-to-recruit-talent/
This is a co-authored post by Anita Yadavalli, program director for city fiscal policy in NLC’s Center for City Solutions, and Jean-Pierre Aubry, associate director of state and local research at…
A study of 11 Texan cities found a direct relationship between historic redlining, urban heat and health. They’re not alone. Nationwide, decades of disinvestment in historically redlined communities has placed…
This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country. NLC’s Early Childhood Success team supports members so every city, town,…