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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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Avoiding the Funding Cliff: Exploring New Infrastructure Funding Sources
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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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Baton Rouge’s Path to Healthy and Affordable Housing  

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Using Data to Expand Summer Learning Programs

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Local Governments Can’t Shut Down — They Need Partnership From Washington
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A Cost-Neutral Approach to Strengthening City Employee Benefits
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Where to Start Now That the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Has Passed

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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From the Event: Data Center Impacts on Municipal Energy, Water and Air Systems
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Local Leaders Navigate AI Governance, Infrastructure and Community Conversations

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  1. Christopher Jordan
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act FAQs
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Taking Economic Mobility to New Heights in the Air Capital of the World

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  1. Tomeka Lee
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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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Building Future-Focused Communities Through Strategic Grant Funding
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Opening Doors to Opportunity: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Lauren Lowery
  2. Melissa Williams
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Why Cities & Towns Should Celebrate the  21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony
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Where Do Cities Get Most Infrastructure Funding? Municipal Bonds

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  1. Harshita Umesh Tanksali
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State of the Cities 2026
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Summer of Savings and Solutions Spotlight: Public Finance Authority
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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”

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  1. Michael Wallace
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America’s Housing Comeback Starts in City Hall

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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NLC Spotlight On Pride Month

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  1. Carmel Jones
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AI in Action Case Study: Reorienting Permitting Around Resident Experience
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AI in Action: Municipality Case Studies Collection
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Arlington, TX: Using Creative Communications to Explain the Annual Budget
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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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How El Paso Is Advancing Cross-Border Coordination and Growth

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  1. Tomeka Lee
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From the Event: Health & Wellbeing Capacity Building Series: From Vision to Action
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How Milwaukee is Boosting Connectivity for First Responders
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Join 600 Mayors to End Child Hunger

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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The Policy Compass in Tacoma, WA: Unlocking Workforce Access by Addressing Child Care
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Two Days, One Question: What is in Store for the Economic Futures of Cities?

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  1. Corianne Rice
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How NLC’s AI & Emerging Tech Forum Is Advancing Responsible AI in Local Government

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  1. Christopher Jordan
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Railroads’ Safety Investments Showed Progress
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Building a Resilient Water Workforce in U.S. Cities
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Making Housing Vouchers Work

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Communities Invest in Fire Safety with ARPA Dollars

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  1. Jordyn Taylor
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Workforce Intelligence Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage for Cities
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
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HelloNation: Bring Your City’s Story to Life
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Senate Moves Historic Housing Legislation Forward with 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Michael Wallace
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From the Event: How Rural Community Leaders Are Creating Opportunity
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From the Event: Young Municipal Leaders Virtual Meeting
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Infrastructure Funding: Smart Strategies for Forging Resilience
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No Kid Hungry Announces Expanded Impact of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger Through a $1.5 Million Investment by Dollar Tree
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What the Housing for the 21st Century and ROAD to Housing Acts Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Beyond the Vest: What an Officer’s Body Armor Can’t Protect
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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As AI Spreads Through City Hall, Chief AI Officers Emerge

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  1. Christopher Jordan