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Flagship nlc Reports

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Jul 17, 2025

State of the Cities 2025

In the dynamic realm of local governance, the State of the Cities report captures local leaders’ collective vision and unwavering…

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Oct 17, 2024

City Fiscal Conditions 2024

In its 39th year, City Fiscal Conditions provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipalities across the United…

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Sep 23, 2025

Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025

Discover the Future of Local Infrastructure in America The Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025 report offers a powerful, data-driven look into…

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Featured resources: Federal Government Shutdown

Local Official Checklist: Navigating a Federal Government Shutdown

Local officials expect our leaders in Washington to meet their most basic obligation and keep the federal government open. Federal shutdowns, partial or total, have an immediate impact – both…

Federal Shutdown is Over, but January Deadline Looms: What it Means for Local Leaders

Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Local Communities

Real Stories, Real Needs: What Comes Next for Shutdown-Affected Communities

Real Stories, Real Impacts: What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Local Communities

Featured resources: Advocating for strong federal-local partnerships

2025 Federal Action Agenda

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most…

Local Impacts from Congress’ One, Big, Beautiful Bill

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most in your community.

Presidential Actions Summary: Impact to Local Governments 

Originally published February 7, 2025Updated as of July 2025 The Trump-Vance Administration is moving swiftly to enact President Trump’s agenda through existing federal programs across all federal agencies, including those…

NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson Responds to U.S. Senate Passing ROAD to Housing Act
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From the Event: Legal Considerations for Federal Funding Challenges

2024-2025 Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Important to Local Government

Featured resources: AI in Action

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Artificial Intelligence Demystified- AI Toolkit for Municipalities

AI in Action: Empowering Local Governments

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most in your community.

City AI Governance Dashboard

Generative AI is rapidly transforming how cities operate and deliver services. AI helps cities utilize large amounts of data to get quick and accurate insights. Many city leaders are excited…

Featured resources: Housing

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  • Housing

Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Housing Supply Accelerator Field Guide

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most in your community.

America’s Housing Comeback: Why The Moment for Housing Is Now

Across the country, local leaders are grappling with the impacts of the housing supply crisis and are actively pursuing locally driven housing supply solutions. With a shortage of several million…

Why Every City Must See Housing as a Workforce Issue
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Housing Supply Accelerator Fact Sheet Series
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What is Affordable Housing?
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Las Vegas Burden Model
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Cities in Action: Lansing’s Youth Engagement in Financial Empowerment Programming
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Cities in Action: Austin Affordable Small Dollar Loans
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Cities in Action: Miami Summer Youth Employment
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Federal Shutdown is Over, but January Deadline Looms: What it Means for Local Leaders

By:
  1. Irma Esparza Diggs
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Rebuilding Together: Examining Federal Funding for Municipal Infrastructure
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Award Winning Public Private Partnerships Improve Healthy Housing Resident Service Delivery

By:
  1. Becky O’Meara, MSW
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Addressing the Decline of Civility in Public Discourse

By:
  1. Melissa Williams
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Talent as the New Infrastructure: How Cities Can Compete in the Age of AI

By:
  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Resident Opinions of Local Government Brief
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How PFAS Settlements and Litigation are Helping Communities Close Infrastructure Funding Gaps
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Diving Deeper on Municipal Fines and Fees: Cities’ Continuing Work to Minimize Harmful Impacts on their Residents

By:
  1. Diana Goldsmith
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When Cities in Western North Carolina Needed It, FirstNet Stepped Up
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Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Local Communities

By:
  1. Christine Baker-Smith
  2. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman