By Mia Chapman Millions of people in the United States living with mental health challenges face barriers to finding and maintaining stable housing. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological…| National League of Cities
A partnership between the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Planning Association (APA), the Housing Supply Accelerator was created to help communities tackle their local housing…| National League of Cities
Local leaders are seeking solutions to meet their constituents’ housing supply needs in cities and towns. Yet, the scale of need is larger than any one local government, or one level of government…| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) welcomes several new partners to America’s Housing Comeback, an initiative of the Housing Supply Accelerator, to build federal-local and public…| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) announced the formation of a new Global Engagement Advisory Committee that brings over a dozen qualified NLC members from small, mid-sized and large communities to the table to provide guidance and inform the development of NLC’s international engagement strategy for the coming years. “Local governments play […] Source| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released its annual State of the Cities report, revealing that America’s mayors are laser-focused on driving economic recovery through innovation while navigating urgent infrastructure needs and diminishing federal support. The 2025 report paints a detailed picture of the priorities and challenges shaping local governance across […] Source| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) today announced a new strategic partnership with Bearing Advisors, a trusted leader in creating right-fit partnerships between municipalities and private-sector solutions. Through the partnership, local leaders from NLC member communities will gain access to Bearing’s Prevent+Protect program, which offers an innovative approach to making proactive wellness […] Source| National League of Cities
In response to the flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas, the National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement: “As a father of school-aged girls, I am heartbroken and grieving with every family in Texas experiencing this unimaginable loss. We are deeply grateful to all […] Source| National League of Cities
“This Fourth of July, I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on the state of our communities and the important role of local leaders in 2025. As we guide our cities, towns and villages forward into our nation’s 250th year, we must set an example of civil behavior that heals our communities and unites […] Source| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its Decades in the Making Toolkit which summarizes a two-year study by NLC of four cities — Boston, MA; Hartford, CT; Jacksonville, FL; and Seattle, WA — and outlines best practices for advancing stronger outcomes for children and families using proven and replicable strategies. […] Source| National League of Cities
As the United States Senate begins work on the House-passed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), the National League of Cities (NLC) sent a letter (PDF) to all senators urging reconsideration of key provisions from the House bill that are important to local governments. The House bill contains provisions with negative consequences for local […] Source| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the shootings in Minnesota this weekend that killed House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injured State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, National League of Cities (NLC) President Steve Patterson released the following statement: “My heart goes out to the family, friends, and colleagues of House […] Source| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) is proud to announce the launch of NLC Outreach, a new constituent engagement and communications platform powered by Indigov, the nation’s leading constituent experience provider for government. Available exclusively to NLC members, this platform offers a powerful, integrated solution to help cities, towns and villages modernize […] Source| National League of Cities
With the great variation from state to state, there are multiple terms used to identify persons elected to municipal office. The chief-elected official is commonly called the mayor. The mayor may be…| National League of Cities
Washington D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) has awarded $20,000 in funding and hands-on capacity-building support to 12 cities across the country as part of its 2025 Advancing Economic…| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This monumental event, celebrating the organization’s…| National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This monumental event, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary…| National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities, celebrating the diversity, resilience and transformation of America’s local…| National League of Cities
For more than 20 years, the National League of Cities (NLC) has supported municipal leaders in advancing their work to help more residents in their communities become more financially stable by…| National League of Cities