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Flagship nlc Reports

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July 10, 2026

State of the Cities 2026

America’s cities are not just surviving, they are innovating and delivering every day. Mayors remain committed to providing top-quality services…

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May 15, 2026

Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report 2026

Communities across the country depend on reliable infrastructure to ensure public safety, economic opportunity and quality of life. Over the past several…

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November 21, 2025

City Fiscal Conditions 2025

The National League of Cities’ 40th annual City Fiscal Conditions report offers a comprehensive snapshot of the financial health of…

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Featured resources: Advocating for strong federal-local partnerships

2026 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…

National Municipal Policy

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.

Federal Budget Tracker

Updated July 2026 Direct Federal Funding and Other Supports for Cities and Towns  Why It’s Important Annual federal funding for direct grants that aid America’s 19,000 non-partisan cities, towns and…

Supreme Court Order Reshapes Litigation Over Federal Election Executive Order

10 Things for Local Leaders to Know About the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”

Your Community’s Voice Matters: How to Submit Comments on OMB’s Proposed Grant Changes

Featured resources: Housing

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Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Ending Homelessness: A Guide for Local Governments

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

What is the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act?  Following a year of negotiation between the House, Senate, and White House, on July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the…

Where to Start Now That the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Has Passed

Local Eviction Prevention Policy and Program Tool

Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance

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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.

Fact Sheet Series: Understanding Data Centers

A Primer for Local Governments: Understanding Data Centers Significant increases in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing and other digital services is driving greater demand for the physical…

Data Center Local Action Tracker

Local governments across the country are responding to rapid growth in data center development. Cities, towns and counties are adopting zoning standards, negotiating development agreements, reviewing infrastructure impacts, establishing moratoria…
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Turning a Marina Investment Into Lasting Community Value in Corpus Christi
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How Oak Harbor, Wash. is Navigating Comprehensive Plan Updates with Small City Resources
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AI in Action Case Study: Rancho Cordova’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem
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AI in Action Case Study: Reorienting Permitting Around Resident Experience
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Arlington, TX: Using Creative Communications to Explain the Annual Budget
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Cities in Action: Young Harris Financial Literacy Engagement
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A New Way to Manage Rising Health Care Costs: Prevent+Protect
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From the Event: Preparing for ROAD: Developing a Local Housing Strategy 
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Local Provisions Tracker
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Building Civic Engagement With Doug Linkhart
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Strengthening the Municipal Role in Child and Family Well-Being
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Improve Your Community’s Count: Why Cities Should Work With the Census Bureau to Review Local Addresses

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What City Leaders Can Do to Support School Attendance

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  1. Brandis Stockman
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Welcoming NLC to Nashville with Freddie O’Connell
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Advancing a Shared Mission to End Hunger
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Building with Climate Resilience in Mind

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
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The State of Eviction Prevention Programs and Policies: 2026 Update

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  1. Hannah Olsen
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Guidance for Procuring AI in City Operations
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Creating AI Policy or Guidelines in Your City
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What Drives Employee Financial Well-Being?
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From-the-Event: The 2030 Census Rule Change: What It Means for Counting Your Community   
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Proposed Census Changes with Doreen Garlid
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Three Things to Know Video Series: September 2026
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From the Event: State of Cities 2026
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A New Census Rule Could Reshape How Your Community Is Counted – Here’s What to Know

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From the Event: Beyond the Basics: How Cities Can Support 530A Accounts
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What Cities Should Know About 530A Accounts
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Where Things Stand on Water Infrastructure Legislation in Congress

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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What a Comic Book for Zoning Can Teach Us About Public Engagement

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Applying for NLC Leadership with Mayor Jodi Miller, Councilmember Bradley Carter & Clarence E. Anthony
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Jeffersontown, Ky.: An Exclusive Tour for Suburban Municipalities Council Leaders

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  1. Mandeep Ladhar
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Avoiding the Funding Cliff: Exploring New Infrastructure Funding Sources
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Congress Allows $36B in Transportation Cuts as Reauthorization Efforts Stall

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Debating Data Center Development with Kate Stoll, Councilmember Nikki Lee & Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell
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 Leadership in Action: A University Communities Council Experience

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  1. Alex Nation
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Housing Is a Team Sport: Turning Housing Policy into Homes

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Know My City Community Advisor Tool
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Growing Urban Agriculture with Brad Gaolach
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Step Up and Lead NLC’s Small Cities Council

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  1. Katya Mayer
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Local Economies in Motion: Preparing for Technology and Automation Transitions

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  1. Corianne Rice
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Provisions
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FCC Proposal Could Reshape How Cities Manage Wireline Deployment

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Baton Rouge’s Path to Healthy and Affordable Housing  

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What Young People Want City Leaders to Know About Youth Engagement

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  1. Lindsay Rapkin
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Redeveloping Empty Faith Properties with Rick Reinhard
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Using Data to Expand Summer Learning Programs

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Don’t Miss the 9/30 Deadline to Give Input on Changes at Your Rail Crossings   

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Local Governments Can’t Shut Down — They Need Partnership From Washington
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Supreme Court Order Reshapes Litigation Over Federal Election Executive Order

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From the Event: Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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From Data to Decisions: How the ACS Can Help Your City

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Cities Need Broadband Partners That Deliver Value
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From Data to Decisions: Turning ACS Data into a Living Housing Strategy in Poulsbo

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Three Things to Know Video Series: August 2026
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Evaluating the Recent Supreme Court Term with Amanda Karras
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From Budget Approval to Public Understanding: Building a System That Sustains Accountability