In 2020, communities struggled to maintain services and essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, they faced a record number of climate-related disasters, such as wildfires, extreme heat, and hurricanes, which…
One of the many things the last few years has taught us is that climate change is no longer just a problem for future generations. It is here now and is…
Overview City Name: Philadelphia Population: 1.576 millionRegion: NortheastProblem: Philadelphia students became disengaged from school in significant numbers over the course of the pandemic. Chronic absenteeism increased dramatically, and the City…
https://www.nlc.org/events/uplift-black-history-month-with-nbc-leo/
The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) will honor and uplift Black History during its February 2022 monthly membership meeting. Register for this virtual event and join members…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/10/22/investing-in-change-from-the-ground-up/
Political action in our country often appears to move in a trickle-down direction: The Supreme Court issues a decision that affects changes in every state; Congress passes a law that…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/08/08/what-do-local-leaders-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-cable-order/
On August 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to approve a report and order that will make dramatic changes to cable franchises managed by state and local governments.…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/08/31/three-keys-to-speed-in-government-service/
Exceeding the ever-evolving demands of government service has never been more crucial. While not a new concept, the current environment and expectations once we get back to “normal” will dictate a very different citizen engagement model. And as technologies such as…
https://www.nlc.org/about/partnerships/enterprise-partners/
NLC Enterprise Partners The National League of Cities Enterprise Partners are thought leaders and promote the exchange of ideas between business and communities in order to strengthen local government, encourage…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/04/28/8-things-nlc-has-accomplished-in-trumps-first-100-days/
Here at the National League of Cities (NLC), we’ve been busy these first 100 days of the Trump administration. While everyone is grading the administration and discussing the president’s performance,…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/06/11/the-future-of-work-for-communities-across-america/
This article is part of an NLC series on the future of work in America’s cities. Work defines so much of what and who people are. Since the very beginning…