NLC's Agenda for the Nation Seeks Partnership With the Federal Government
As 2009 begins, NLC is calling on Congress and President-elect Obama to quickly pass an economic relief package that will help America’s hometowns and families by stimulating the economy, creating good jobs for residents and providing meaningful long-lasting benefits to communities. Full Story
NLC Spruces Up Green Meeting Practices for Green Cities Conference
With the first NLC Green Cities Conference scheduled for April 18-22, 2009, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., NLC is trying to change the way meetings are planned by taking environmental impact into consideration at every turn. Full Story
Strategies for Funding Afterschool Programs to be Featured in Audioconference
City officials who dial into an upcoming NLC audioconference will learn about the costs of financing high-quality afterschool programs and the broad range of funding streams that can be used to support a citywide system of out-of-school time activities. Full Story
Thousands of Cities Participate in Lights On Afterschool Events
On October 16, 2008, more than one million Americans attended over 7,500 Lights On Afterschool events held around the country. City leaders joined school district officials, afterschool providers, community organizations, parents and students to celebrate quality afterschool programs. Full Story |
