Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the National League of Cities (NLC) and its members called on Congress to prioritize relief for local governments on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, urging…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/05/25/cities-must-speak-up-on-their-priorities-for-transportation/
Cities know that it’s time to fix the transportation problems in their communities, and Congress is picking up the pen this summer on a bill that could help us. This…
This first comprehensive report of its kind offers a data-driven perspective on how COVID-19 exacerbated structural inequities and what conditions made some communities more resilient than others. Washington, D.C. –…
87% of local officials surveyed observed an increase in attacks on public officials in recent years, while 81% reported having experienced harassment, threats and violence themselves. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/07/27/real-ways-city-leaders-can-foster-happiness-and-well-being/
It’s no secret. After two-plus years of a global pandemic, natural disasters, economic hardship, political turmoil, and social unrest, our world feels increasingly rough and unwelcoming. For many, these days…
https://www.nlc.org/initiative/cities-of-opportunity-action-cohort/
Working to Advance Equity in Cities Across America, city residents who live just a few miles apart – sometimes only blocks apart – have life expectancies that vary by as…
National League of Cities and Expert Partners will Provide Specialized Support to Cities with 150,000 Residents or Less, Made Possible by $10 Million Investment August, 12, 2022: Today, the Local…
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…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/09/01/local-leaders-role-before-during-and-after-disasters/
From wildfires in Hawaii to hurricanes in Florida, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters this summer. Local elected officials play a crucial role in disaster resilience,…
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…