Supporting Youth and Families with Public Summer Childcare and Afterschool Care
By Chloe Sieman, UW-Madison Senior, Major: International Studies and Public Policy Today, 4.2 million children nationwide lack access to child care, exacerbated in regions of low average property value and high rates of poverty, disparately …
April 15, 2026
Beyond the Classroom: How Cities Can Support Students’ Needs
By Kylah Kehoe, UW-Madison Freshman, Major: Economics and Political Science Across the board, costs continue to rise for college students. As young people living away from home for the first time, college students may be …
April 15, 2026
Member City Spotlight: Sterling, IL
By Quincy Midthun, Mayors Innovation Project April marks Fair Housing Month, a time to celebrate the landmark passing of the Fair Housing Act which aimed to eliminate discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of …
April 7, 2026
Community over Corporations: The importance of spending public dollars locally
By Quincy Midthun, Mayors Innovation Project A recent report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) found that municipalities have increased their spending with Amazon nearly fourfold since 2016. From standard office supplies like pens …
March 26, 2026
Beyond Recognition: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Action
By Chasity Wells-Armstrong Chasity Wells-Armstrong is the Founder of Catalyst Coaching & Transformation and Creator of the SCALE™ Framework for Public Sector Leadership, which she uses to support mayors and municipal teams with strategies and …
March 13, 2026- More News
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