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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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Know My City Community Advisor Tool
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Making the Case for Afterschool Programs: A Messaging Toolkit
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America250 Celebration Toolkit: Showcasing America’s Cities, Towns & Villages
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Diversified Funding for Health & Wellbeing
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Building Community Resilience to Wildfires: A Toolkit for Local Leaders
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Municipal Roadmap to Early Childhood Success
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A Mayor’s Guide to Supporting K-12 Education
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Local Policy Hub: Advancing Health through Improving Housing Policy
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Decades in the Making: How Four Cities Are Creating Lasting Early Childhood Impact
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Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance
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Artificial Intelligence Demystified- AI Toolkit for Municipalities
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Healthy Housing Workforce Toolkit
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Recycle Right® Campaign Toolkit
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Making the Case for Healthy and Safe Housing Policies: A Messaging Toolkit
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Developing a Racial History Timeline Toolkit
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Landlord Engagement Toolkit
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Improving Opportunities and Boosting Economic Mobility
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Emergency Rental Assistance Toolkit: “How-To” Resources for Equitable & Effective Programs
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1-2-3, Elevating Prenatal-to-Three for Elected and Senior City Officials

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Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Playbook
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Reimagining Public Safety: A Toolkit For Cities and Towns
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Toolkit for Effective COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
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Inclusive Procurement and Contracting
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Toolkit: Creating Systems-Level Change in Cities
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COVID-19 Local Response Principles
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EITC Awareness Day Toolkit
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2019 Staff Conference Resources
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Resource Guide: Addressing Student Reengagement in the Time of COVID-19
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Election Trust Toolkit for City Leaders and Staff
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The PR Toolkit for Public Entity Pools
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Earned Income Tax Credit in Cities
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Cities Supporting the Early Childhood Workforce

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  1. Tonja Rucker
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Early Childhood Alignment Rating Tool
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15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications
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Expanding Afterschool Opportunities Action Kit
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Promoting Youth Participation Action Kit
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Supporting Early Childhood Success Action Kit
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Helping Families Achieve Financial Stability Action Kit
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Creating a Youth Master Plan Action Kit
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Toolkit: Connecting Residents to the Financial Mainstream