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Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues to strengthen cities, towns and villages.
Washington, DC
Joined February 2009
In a changing funding landscape, learn from the experts who have helped more than 2,500 cities, towns and villages receive more than $5 billion in federal funds. Join NLC University at this FREE event in Raleigh on Monday, Feb. 9 for local government leaders and staff in North
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Time is running out to register for our latest NLC University courses on housing: https://t.co/lV7wJIawxg
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Congratulations to the city of Center Point!đđ
NLC has advanced 14 southern U.S. cities to a new phase of its Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), which is a concerted effort to boost economic opportunity and resilience at the local level. To kick off this second phase, âthe implementation phase,â NLC is awarding more
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Thank you @leagueofcities for selecting Little Rock to join 14 other southern cities to help advance economic and workforce development in the South. #GrowingForwardLR #SCEI
NLC has advanced 14 southern U.S. cities to a new phase of its Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), which is a concerted effort to boost economic opportunity and resilience at the local level. To kick off this second phase, âthe implementation phase,â NLC is awarding more
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to pop up across local government, a small but growing number of cities are creating dedicated AI leadership roles: the âChief AI Officer.â Learn more about how two cities â @CityofSeattle and @louisvillekygov â became some of the first
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With housing being a key issue for cities, towns and villages, take a look at how one city â @LebNH â is weaving together efforts across the housing continuum to meet regional needs, support its workforce and build long-term resilience: https://t.co/goHmm4iTuk
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Weâre so grateful Mayor Michael Lombardo of @CityofPittston and Mayor Matt Pacifico (@AltoonaMayor) of Altoona, PA came to DC to participate in @TTDAFLCIOâs press conference on rail safety. Rail safety is critically important to municipalities and we are proud to stand in
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Black history isnât just something we celebrate; itâs a living story we shape together every day. Leaders of NLCâs National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) work year-round representing the interests of Black municipal officials, amplifying community needs and
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I recently joined @massmunicipal for their 351 Connect conference to discuss opportunities for Mass cities and towns to advance housing, integrate artificial intelligence into city services, and bridge our divides to close the polarization gap
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Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities, urged local leaders to rise up and meet the challenges facing cities and towns during his keynote appearance at Connect...
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NLC has advanced 14 southern U.S. cities to a new phase of its Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), which is a concerted effort to boost economic opportunity and resilience at the local level. To kick off this second phase, âthe implementation phase,â NLC is awarding more
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"Dante Moreno, a lobbyist for local governments at the National League of Cities, says leaders of some of the canceled [Census] test sites were informed of the bureau's changes on Monday after months without updates." â @NPR @hansilowang
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The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff.
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âźď¸ This Wednesday! âźď¸ As cities, towns and villages navigate evolving energy and workforce demands, innovative strategies are essential to stay aligned with federal priorities. In this webinar, NLC partner @NPGAPropane will share how municipalities can support the Trump
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âźď¸ This Thursday at 3 PM ET! âźď¸ Strong workforce development drives economic growth, reduces un- and underemployment and promotes social mobility. We invite local leaders to join NLCâs Workforce Innovation Network (WIN), a space for municipal leaders to learn from one another,
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The verdict is in, and Punxsutawney Phil says weâve got six weeks until NLCâs 2026 Congressional City Conference! (For real â the conference is in exactly six weeks!) Head to https://t.co/93fjoa7P5O to register now and secure your Early Bird rate! #CCC26
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Thank you @leagueofcities for highlighting @CityLittleRockâs Career Climb initiative in partnership with @pulaskitech!
NLC spoke to champions of local workforce development and asked them what policy or practice had worked in their community. From data-driven practices to innovative programs and unique partnerships, their answers illustrate that thereâs not just one way to grow your workforce.
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"The National League of Citiesâ highest priority âhas to be maintaining access to federal support for infrastructure,â said Brittney Kohler, NLC legislative director of transportation and infrastructure." â @smartcitiesdive
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Preserving public transit funding, increasing safety and issues of local and state control are among stakeholder priorities. Can lawmakers forge a bipartisan path forward?
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Housing affordability goes beyond the purchase price; itâs about making homeownership sustainable over time. NLCâs partnership with @OncourseHome represents a significant commitment to helping homeowners protect their most valuable asset while strengthening communities. Learn
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Since 2023, the number of people experiencing homelessness has risen by 18 percent. Learn more about how cities across the country are addressing this growing crisis by being thoughtful in how they design and implement a homeless response system to meet their communities.
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On a single night in 2024 in the United States, there were over 700,000 people experiencing homelessness (PDF). Since 2023, the number of people experiencing homelessness has risen by 18 percent...
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Feb. 3 at 2 PM ET! Join NLC and @OncourseHome for an insightful webinar exploring how strategic partnerships can aid municipal leaders in addressing one of Americaâs most pressing challenges: housing affordability and preservation. Americans continue to face rising homeownership
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In November 2025, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026. The date has arrived, and you may be asking, what happens now? Throughout Fall 2025, during the longest federal shutdown in history, NLC remained a steadfast
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