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State of the Cities 2025
In the dynamic realm of local governance, the State of the Cities report captures local leaders’ collective vision and unwavering…

City Fiscal Conditions 2024
In its 39th year, City Fiscal Conditions provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipalities across the United…

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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State of the Cities 2025

A Decade of Municipal Financial Empowerment Strategies: Findings from a 2024 Field Scan

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Lessons from the 2023-2024 Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort

Artificial Intelligence Demystified- AI Toolkit for Municipalities

On the Frontlines of Today’s Cities: Civil Discourse, Engagement and Trust Building

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Lessons from the Cities of Opportunity Mayors Institute on Community Revitalization

City Fiscal Conditions 2024

State of the Cities 2024

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Municipal Infrastructure Conditions in 2023

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