The Budgeting Process: Governments Find Power in AI
Local governments are using artificial intelligence to enhance budgeting processes, discover efficiencies, and align resources with community priorities amid tighter budgets and rising demands. Learn more »

4 Tax Time Opportunities for All Municipal Leaders 
Tax season is underway! Learn how city leaders can help support residents through this time of year. Learn more »

Democratizing Safety in Newark: The Brick City Peace Collective
The Brick City Peace Collective works to reduce violence by bringing together members of Newark’s public safety ecosystem, a collective of more than 50 organizations. Learn more »

3 Ways Cross-Departmental Alignment Can Improve Public Health in Your City
While a siloed approach to departmental work can feel like the most straightforward answer to the overwhelming responsibilities city governments face, there are important and long-lasting benefits for city governments who are willing to do the work to create systems for cross-departmental alignment. Learn more »

AI Demystified: A Toolkit for Municipalities
Cities are harnessing the power of AI by improving city services, assisting employee tasks, and assisting in analytics and decision-making.  Explore the benefits as well as the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Learn more »
 

Local Government Priorities for the Trump-Vance Administration in the First 100 Days
The National League of Cities has created a 2025 Transition Memo for the first 100 days of the Trump-Vance Administration. The memo features a detailed set of local government priorities, tools and shared values to help grow and strengthen the intergovernmental partnership between cities, towns and villages, the White House and federal agencies. Federal agency memos are available via login to NLC members.