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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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Recent Case Studies

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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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Narrowing the Racial Wealth Divide: Supporting the Homeownership Journey

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  1. Diana Goldsmith
  2. Stephanie Onuaja
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How Cities Can Grow the Building Retrofit Workforce

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  1. Kelly Aves
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Developing a Racial History Timeline Toolkit
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The Four A’s of Racial Healing Framework
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How Prioritizing Racial Equity Can Build Family Wealth

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  1. Heidi Goldberg
  2. Shawna Davie
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New Guide on Reducing Racial Wealth Inequities Lays the Foundation for City Action

By:
  1. Beth Fry
  2. Denise Belser
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Cities Are Addressing the Past and Building Futures through Reparations

By:
  1. Patrick Hain
  2. Rosanna Mulcahy
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NLC Honors the National Day of Racial Healing

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  1. Rita Soler Ossolinski
  2. Beth Fry
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Rebuilding Trust and Repairing Relationships with Indigenous Populations
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Creating Space, Sharing Knowledge: The Power of Indigenous Municipal Officials
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Top Five Lessons From City Summit 2021
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Local Leader’s Reflection
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Pursuing Racial Equity Through Intentional Community Engagement

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  1. Haruka Margaret Braun
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From the Event: Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Listening Session #3 – Public Safety Budgeting
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From the Event: Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine in Disparately Impacted Communities

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  1. Rita Soler Ossolinski
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Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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  1. Janice Zahn
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How Local Leaders Can Promote Racial Healing & Reduce Racial Tension

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  1. Melissa Williams
  2. Haruka Margaret Braun
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How NLC REAL Helps Cities Address Racial Disparities
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Working with Philanthropy to Build Economic Power in Black Communities

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  1. David Edgerton, III
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Power, Protests, & Politics: Social Uprisings
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Remembering MLK and Pursuing Racial Healing
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Repository of City Racial Equity Policies and Decisions
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What Does It Mean to Be an Anti-Racist?
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Building Dedicated Governance Infrastructure for Racial Equity
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City Ordinances Rooted in Racial Equity
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Louisville City Profile on Racial Equity
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The Future of Equity in Cities
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Advancing Racial Equity in Your City