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Flagship nlc Reports

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Oct 17, 2024

City Fiscal Conditions 2024

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

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Jul 24, 2024

State of the Cities 2024

The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…

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Apr 30, 2024

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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Featured resources: Advocating for strong federal-local partnerships

2025 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…

Local Voices, National Impact: NLC’s 2025 SML Fly-In Builds Momentum for City Priorities

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.

10 Things for City Leaders to Know About “H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill”

As Congress debates “H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill,” city leaders need to understand what’s at stake for local governments. From preserving key tax exemptions to new threats to…

What Local Leaders Need to Know About the Energy and Commerce Provisions of the Tax Package

What Local Leaders Need to Know About the Tax Package Passed by the House
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Cities in Action: Austin Affordable Small Dollar Loans
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Cities in Action: 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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ARPA Resources

Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Fact Sheet: Getting Started With Key Federal Opportunities 
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Unlocking Possibilities: How Cities Are Using ARPA’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds After Two Years
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2022 NLC Annual Report
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Municipal Infrastructure Conditions in 2022
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Local Authority and Federal Infrastructure Investments: A State-by-State Analysis
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Improving Opportunities and Boosting Economic Mobility
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Checklist: Using Federal Uniform Guidance for ARPA Funds
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Public Safety Workforce in the Post-COVID Era
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Cities Allocate Billions of American Rescue Plan Funds Towards Youth Recovery
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Fact Sheet: Local Governments Using ARPA Local Recovery Funds to Combat Impacts of Inflation