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 ...
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 ...
Every child should have the opportunity to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by people who care about them. But too many children and families face challenges that can make this difficult, ...
Authored by George M. Cook, Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau ...
The National League of Cities (NLC), in partnership with Bearing Advisors, announced the relaunch of Prevent+Protect, an ...
Co-authored by Kiley Yuthas, NLC Graduate Intern On Aug. 5, 2026, the National League of Cities, the American Planning ...
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 ...
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, ...
In their 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued decisions that directly impact local governments on issues including local government tax foreclosure and the amount of ...
In the first two articles of this three-part series, the Basic Principles and Common Barriers of zoning for solar have been discussed thus far. Now: a look at zoning for large-scale solar, commonly ...
Co-authored by Amanda Karras, the Executive Director and General Counsel for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA). NLC, IMLA and NACo formed the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC) ...
Local governments across the country are responding to rapid growth in data center development. Cities, towns and counties are adopting zoning standards, negotiating development agreements, reviewing ...
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