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…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/next-generation-afterschool-system-building-initiative/
Continuing its nearly decade-long effort to help cities expand access to high-quality afterschool programs, The Wallace Foundation has announced that it will award up to $7.8 million in grants to…
Local leaders are helping transform the City of Easthampton into a hotbed of entrepreneurship by leveraging the town’s unique geography, resources and history.
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…
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…