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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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Advancing a Shared Mission to End Hunger
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Proposed Census Changes with Doreen Garlid
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A New Census Rule Could Reshape How Your Community Is Counted – Here’s What to Know

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  1. Dante Moreno
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What Young People Want City Leaders to Know About Youth Engagement

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  1. Lindsay Rapkin
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Three Things to Know Video Series: August 2026
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From Budget Approval to Public Understanding: Building a System That Sustains Accountability
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4 Stories Every City Should Tell More Often
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Avoiding a Census Undercount with Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chávez
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From Data to Decisions: Why America’s Cities Turn to the American Community Survey

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Three Things to Know Video Series: July 2026
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Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program: A Guide for Congress
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Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program: A Guide for Communities
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Three Things to Know Video Series: June 2026
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Arlington, TX: Using Creative Communications to Explain the Annual Budget
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From the Event: 2026 Elections: Local Government Roles and Responsibilities
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: America250 Starts with Local Leaders
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Celebrating Local Leadership: NLC Leaders Recognized as Local Gov 250 Champions 

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  1. Julia Merlo
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Three Things to Know Video Series: April 2026
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From the Event: Skills-Based Local Government in Action
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What If Cities Onboarded Residents Like Employers Onboard Employees?

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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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Three Things to Know Video Series: March 2026
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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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Federal Funding for Your Community is at Stake – Take Action to Protect the 2030 Census

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Three Things to Know Video Series: February 2026
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Sitting Down for America’s Potluck
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From the Event: Young Municipal Leaders Virtual Meeting
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America250 Celebration Toolkit: Showcasing America’s Cities, Towns & Villages
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City Summit 2025: Creating Opportunity in Uncertainty 
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence E. Anthony, NLC CEO & Executive Director at City Summit in Salt Lake City
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How Two Cities are Using Collaborative Planning Strategies to Build Economic Wellbeing and Pursue Housing Solutions

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  1. Ayesha Mehrotra
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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Guide to Tracking FY2026 Community Project Requests in Congress 
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City Summit 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah Explores Themes of AI, Civility and Strong Communities

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  1. Jeremy Grossman
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Addressing the Decline of Civility in Public Discourse

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  1. Melissa Williams
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How Local Leaders Can Strengthen Democracy by Supporting Election Administration Staff

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Shine a Spotlight on Public Service with LocalGov 250 Champions

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  1. Melissa Williams
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From Congress to Community: Morgantown’s Monongahela River Revival

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Congress to Community: A Foundation for Rancho Cordova’s Youth

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From the Event: How to Leverage Funding to Expand Municipal Apprenticeships
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From Congress to Community: Investing in Tampa’s Seniors and Neighborhoods

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Congress to Community: City of Wasilla’s Path to Modernized Wastewater Infrastructure

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Congress to Community: City of Mesa’s Downtown Small Business Revitalization and Rehabilitation Program

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Data to Decisions: How Cities Use ACS Data

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Celebrating 20 Years of the American Community Survey

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest