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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

NLC Shutdown News

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Local leaders have sent hundreds of letters to Congress, urging them to reopen the federal government. Contact your representatives using NLC’s letter template and make your voice heard. 

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Local Official Checklist: Navigating a Federal Government Shutdown

Oct. 1, 2025: Read the statement from NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, OH on the current government shutdown. Local officials expect our leaders in Washington to meet their…

Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Local Communities

CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: Navigating the Federal Government Shutdown

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

Five Things Local Leaders Should Know about the American AI Action Plan

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 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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How Local Leaders Can Strengthen Democracy by Supporting Election Administration Staff

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Strategies to “Stack the Deck” for Homeowners
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Resilient by Design: How Cities Can Connect Climate Goals with Childhood Wellbeing

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4 Electric Vehicle Workforce Myths that Might be Holding Back Your Community

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Highlights and Takeaways from NLC’s Participation in NYC Climate Week

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Small City Solutions: How Wasilla, Alaska Uses Braided Funding to Finance Local Projects

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Suburb Solutions: Utilizing Tax Financing for Community Growth in Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Helping Communities Understand the Data Center Boom

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  1. Kelly Aves
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New Toolkit Guides Communities in Building Resilience to Wildfires

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