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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…

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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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Building Civic Engagement With Doug Linkhart
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Welcoming NLC to Nashville with Freddie O’Connell
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Proposed Census Changes with Doreen Garlid
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Applying for NLC Leadership with Mayor Jodi Miller, Councilmember Bradley Carter & Clarence E. Anthony
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Debating Data Center Development with Kate Stoll, Councilmember Nikki Lee & Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Growing Urban Agriculture with Brad Gaolach
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Redeveloping Empty Faith Properties with Rick Reinhard
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Evaluating the Recent Supreme Court Term with Amanda Karras
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC’s Guide for Making the Most of August Recess
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Avoiding a Census Undercount with Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chávez
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Explained with Mike Wallace and Jason Jordan
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Federal Grant Changes Impacting Local Governments with Mayor Toby Barker
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: National Arts & Health Day with Amanda Lovelee
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Financing Municipal Infrastructure with Seán McCarthy, CEO, Build America Mutual (BAM)
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Closing the Digital Divide with Angelina Panettieri
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: The Science of Arts & Health with Dr. Jill Sonke
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Dissecting Proposed Changes to Federal Assistance with Mayor Bianca Motley Broom
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Fatherhood & Public Service with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Council President Zeke Cohen
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Reimagining Local Government, Democracy and Trust with Julia Novak, CEO, ICMA
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Kicking Off Small Cities Month in Wyoming with Ashley Harpstreith
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: The Impact of Arts with Mayor Michael Vargas
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Turning Ideas into Policy with Tacoma Councilmember Kristina Walker
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: America250 Starts with Local Leaders
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Breaking Down the Homeland Security Funding Deal with Yucel Ors
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Achieving Affordable Clean Monthly Electric Bills in Athens, OH
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC CEO & Executive Director, Clarence E.  Anthony, on How Local Governments Deliver Hope
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Ayesha Rascoe and Vincent Evans Engage in Conversation
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Lessons Learned From Five Years of ARPA
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Bridging Community Divides & Strengthening Civic Trust
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: National Census Day
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC President Kevin Kramer Addresses Congressional City Conference
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sits down with Clarence Anthony
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Improving Public Discourse with Tim Shriver & Tami Pyfer
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence Anthony Live in Boston
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Sitting Down for America’s Potluck
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: The Olympian Mayor
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Developing Technology Strategy with Melissa Scott, CIO, City of Philadelphia
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CitiesSpeak Podast: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham sit down with Clarence Anthony at City Summit
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham sit down with Clarence Anthony at City Summit
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer at City Summit in Salt Lake City
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence Anthony on The 351 Podcast
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence E. Anthony, NLC CEO & Executive Director at City Summit in Salt Lake City
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Immediate Past President Mayor Steve Patterson at City Summit in Salt Lake City
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Welcome to City Summit 2025 in Salt Lake City with Mayor Erin Mendenhall
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: Navigating the Federal Government Shutdown
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Leading Communities Through Unprecedented Change with Angela Williams
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: The Power of Strategic Partnerships
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Future-proofing Our Communities with Crystal Washington
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: All Influence is Local with Chief Influencer