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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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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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Know My City Community Advisor Tool
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Municipal Action Guide: Adopting Community Metrics for Public Safety
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Housing Supply Accelerator Field Guide
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Ending Homelessness: A Guide for Local Governments
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Creativity and Collaboration for Healthier Cities
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Cities of Opportunity: Plain Talk Guide for Health and Wellbeing
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Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Decarbonizing Delivery of Goods Municipal Action Guide
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Building a Municipal Workforce for the Future
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Municipal Strategies to Narrow the Racial Wealth Divide
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Supporting Municipalities to Improve Health Outcomes through Housing
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Spotlighting Residential Housing Programs for Women, Children and Families
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Cities Allocate Billions of American Rescue Plan Funds Towards Youth Recovery
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Bus Innovation Playbook for City Leaders

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Rebuilding Trust and Repairing Relationships with Indigenous Populations
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Short-Term Rental Regulations: A Guide for Local Governments
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Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination in Hispanic and Latino Communities
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Democracies Thrive When Cities Vote
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Future of Cities: Reimagining Public Space to Support Main Street Retail
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How Cities Can Redefine Progress Toward Equity for Well-Being
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Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Small Business
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Message Guide: Advancing Health and Equity Through Housing
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A Local Leader’s Guide to Talking About the American Rescue Plan Act
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How to Establish and Improve Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Summary of Provisions
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Municipal Action Guide: Cities Connecting Children to Nature
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Race Equity and Voting in 2021 and Beyond
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Afterschool and Summer Learning: A City Strategy for Workforce Development
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Afterschool and Summer Learning: A City Strategy to Support College and Career Readiness
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What You Need to Know About Preemption
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Fixing Funding by the Mile: A Primer and Analysis of Road User Charge Systems
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Missing Infrastructure Tools For Cities
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Cities 2020 Transportation Priorities
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Election Trust Toolkit for City Leaders and Staff
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Interventions for the Home Stretch: What City Leaders Can Still Do to Prepare for Election Day
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Afterschool and Summer Learning: A City Strategy for Public Safety
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Understanding Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
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Building Blocks for Success
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Building Community Learning Hubs
Restoring City Rights in an Era of Preemption
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New Guide: Restoring City Rights in an Era of Preemption
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Opportunity Zones: What Cities Should Know
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New Report: What Cities Should Know About Cybersecurity
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Municipal Action Guide: Preparing for the 2020 Census
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Bozeman Affordability, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Small Unit Development
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The District of Columbia’s Housing Preservation Strategy Benefits Low and Moderate Income Households

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Minneapolis Upzones for Greater Density in Residential and Transit Areas

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Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability Policy
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Peoria’s Vacant Land Strategy Facilitates Equitable Residential Development in Southside Neighborhoods