National League of Cities

Prevent+Protect Offers Local Leaders a New Way to Manage Rising Health Care Costs

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

Co-authored by Kiley Yuthas, NLC Graduate Intern On Aug. 5, 2026, the National League of Cities, the American Planning ...
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National League of Cities Raises Concerns About Proposed Census Changes that Could Undercount Communities and Reduce Local Funding

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 ...
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What Drives Employee Financial Well-Being?

Authored by Gerald Young, Senior Researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute Higher pay can improve employees’ financial ...
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What a Comic Book for Zoning Can Teach Us About Public Engagement

Authored by Deanna Dupuy, Comprehensive Planning Manager, City of Boise; Rachael Aziz, Principal, All Together; and Lena Walker, Associate Planner, City of Boise In 2023, ...
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Congress Allows $36B in Transportation Cuts as Reauthorization Efforts Stall

Congress is taking a big step back on transportation programs for local governments this September with a 30 percent cut to overall federal transportation funding. The deadline for Congress to pass ...