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Flagship nlc Reports

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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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Jul 24, 2024

State of the Cities 2024

The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…

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Apr 30, 2024

Local Authority and Emerging Technology: A State-by-State Analysis  

Since its inception nine years ago, the annual state-by-state analysis report has served as a research partnership between NLC and…

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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 Voices, National Impact: NLC’s 2025 SML Fly-In Builds Momentum for City Priorities

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.

10 Things for City Leaders to Know About “H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill”

As Congress debates “H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill,” city leaders need to understand what’s at stake for local governments. From preserving key tax exemptions to new threats to…

What Local Leaders Need to Know About the Energy and Commerce Provisions of the Tax Package

What Local Leaders Need to Know About the Tax Package Passed by the House
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ARPA Resources

Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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The Policy and Systems Change Compass
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Elevating Complete Streets Policies with Green Infrastructure
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Ban-the-Box and Local Authority
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Managing PFAS Waste: A Comprehensive Guide for Local Decision-Makers
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Opportunity & Impact: Investing in City & Community Partnerships Toward Safety
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100 Years of Home Rule
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Workforce Development 101: A Primer for Municipal Leaders
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Municipal Finance & Infrastructure Over the Last Century
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Municipal Services & the Public Workforce Over the Past Century
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Population Shifts and Forms of Government