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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 first…

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 Census Rule Could Reshape How Your Community Is Counted – Here’s What to Know

By:
  1. Dante Moreno
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Where Things Stand on Water Infrastructure Legislation in Congress

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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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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Housing Is a Team Sport: Turning Housing Policy into Homes

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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FCC Proposal Could Reshape How Cities Manage Wireline Deployment

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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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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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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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Evaluating the Recent Supreme Court Term with Amanda Karras
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From Data to Decisions: Finding the “Goldilocks” Opportunity Zones with ACS Data

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC’s Guide for Making the Most of August Recess
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From Data to Decisions: The Essential Work of a City Demographer

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From Data to Decisions: Why America’s Cities Turn to the American Community Survey

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From the Event: Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2025-2026 
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Let Congress Know That Federal Grant Access is at Stake

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  1. Dante Moreno
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What Local Leaders Need to Know about Congressional Water Legislation

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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2025-2026 Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Important to Local Government

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative: Celebrating 10 Years of Local Leadership

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

By:
  1. Michael Wallace
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Your Community’s Voice Matters: How to Submit Comments on OMB’s Proposed Grant Changes

By:
  1. Dante Moreno
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America’s Housing Comeback Starts in City Hall

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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You Don’t Have to be a Big City to Build More Housing: Everett’s Housing Playbook for Mid-Size and Small Cities

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From the Event: What the OMB Proposed Rule Means for Federal Grants
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White House Releases 2026 National Drug Control Strategy

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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New OMB Rules for Grantees Could Override Local Authority

By:
  1. Dante Moreno
  2. Michael Wallace
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What Local Leaders Should Know About DOJ’s New Model Cities Initiative

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  1. Yucel Ors
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Congress’ Transportation Bill Introduced for America’s 250th Anniversary

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Three Things to Know Video Series: May 2026
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From the Event: 2026 Elections: Local Government Roles and Responsibilities
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Infrastructure Week 2026: Takeaways for Local Governments

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  1. Annie Mazzarella
  2. Melissa Williams
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Congress’ Next Transportation Bill BUILDs toward Local Priorities

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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What Congress Needs to Advance on Water Infrastructure for America’s Communities

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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FEMA Review Council Final Report Signals Major Shift in Federal Disaster Policy 

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  1. Yucel Ors
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What’s in the Farm Bill for Cities?

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  1. Angelina Panettieri
  2. Carolyn Berndt
  3. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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Supreme Court Significantly Modifies Test Used to Determine Voting Rights Act Compliance

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Breaking Down the Homeland Security Funding Deal with Yucel Ors
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Longest DHS Shutdown in History Put Cities at Risk: What To Know Now

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  1. Yucel Ors
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Achieving Affordable Clean Monthly Electric Bills in Athens, OH
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Three Things to Know Video Series: April 2026
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Big Seven National Coalition Affirms State and Local Leadership Partnership

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony
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What Congress Needs to Advance on Transportation for America’s Communities

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC CEO & Executive Director, Clarence E.  Anthony, on How Local Governments Deliver Hope
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Ayesha Rascoe and Vincent Evans Engage in Conversation
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What the FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Could Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Almost $1B in Safe Streets Grants Available Now to Keep Fixing Roads and Saving Lives

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Lessons Learned From Five Years of ARPA
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From the Event: Striving for an Accurate 2030 Census – How Cities Can Prepare for LUCA
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources