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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 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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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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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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Cities in Action: Energizing the KC BizCare Small Business Support Ecosystem
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The Policy Compass in Roanoke, VA: Child Care as Workforce Strategy
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The Policy Compass in Dubuque, Iowa: Building Equity through Smarter, Shared Data
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The Policy Compass in Tacoma, WA: Unlocking Workforce Access by Addressing Child Care
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Cities in Action: Grand Island Community Kitchen Pilot
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Cities in Action: Bilingual Business Navigation in Durango, Colo.  
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Village of Maywood Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Dallas Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Las Vegas Burden Model
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Cities in Action: Lansing’s Youth Engagement in Financial Empowerment Programming
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Cities in Action: Austin Affordable Small Dollar Loans
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Cities in Action: Miami Summer Youth Employment
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Seattle, WA: Community Response Model
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Richmond, CA: Community Violence Intervention
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Davenport, IA: Group Violence Intervention
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Olympia, WA: Community Response Model
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Aurora, CO: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention
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How St. Louis Put Equity on the Scoreboard

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From the Event: How Police Departments Can Support and Strengthen Community Mental Health and Violence Prevention Programming
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Creating Connections in the AAPI Community: South San Francisco’s Outreach Strategy

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Memphis, TN: Missing Middle Housing
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Austin, TX: Small Scale Developer Training Program
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San Antonio, TX: Strategic Housing Implementation Plan
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Buffalo, NY: Green Code: Unified Development Ordinance
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Fayetteville, AR: Pre-Approved Architectural Designs for Residential Development 
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Tempe, AZ: Hometown for All Housing
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Chelsea, MA: Island End River Coastal Flood Resilience Project 
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Claremore, OK: Pattern Zone Development   
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Waterloo, IA: Sustainable Construction and Design Program
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Boston, MA: Group Violence Intervention
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Newark, NJ: Community Violence Intervention
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Louisville, KY: Group Violence Intervention
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Baton Rouge, LA: Community Violence Intervention
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Philadelphia, PA: Hospital-based Violence Intervention
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Eugene, OR: Community Response Model
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Oakland, CA: Hospital-based Violence Intervention
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Minneapolis, MN: Community Response Model
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Baltimore, MD: Group Violence Intervention
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Baltimore, MD: Hospital-based Violence Intervention
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San Francisco, CA: Hospital-based Violence Intervention
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Alburquerque, NM: Community Response Model
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Philadelphia, PA: Group Violence Intervention
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Chicago, IL: Community Violence Intervention
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Denver, CO: Community Response Model