The National League of Cities (NLC) is calling attention to proposed changes to the 2030 Census that could significantly impact cities, towns and villages across America by ...

The National League of Cities (NLC), in partnership with Bearing Advisors, announced the relaunch of Prevent+Protect, an ...

Authored by George M. Cook, Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau ...

Co-authored by Kiley Yuthas, NLC Graduate Intern On Aug. 5, 2026, the National League of Cities, the American Planning ...

Cities are operating in varied circumstances and structures. Some may be focused on modernizing outdated staffing structures, processes, and policies to meet their city’s current needs. Others may ...

City governments are often navigating resource constraints and may not feel that staff time is available to undertake strategies to address workforce challenges. However, taking time to invest in the ...

Procurement is often seen as a bureaucratic hurdle that slows important projects down. But for cities that get it right, procurement is a strategic lever for delivering better services, advancing ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in contemporary society. From improving diagnostics in healthcare to enhancing the customer experience in retail, AI has made ...

Nominate a Woman Leader for the WIMG Leadership Award! Each year, the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group recognizes an individual for initiating creative ...

To support cities’ efforts to improve outcomes for youth and young people who are marginalized from economic success, the National League of Cities (NLC) is implementing an innovative initiative, ...

Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are dramatically transforming how communities respond to emergencies. Instead of waiting for first responders to arrive on scene, a drone is launched ...

NLC’s Federal Action Agenda is guided by three core principles: Strengthen the Federal-Local Partnership, Avoid Unfunded Mandates and Safeguard Local Authority. Among our specific advocacy priorities, ...