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

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…

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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ARPA Resources
Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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AT&T Connected Learning Centers – How Connectivity Empowers Cities

Arizona Mayors Tackle Political Polarization
By:
- Ian Grice
- Jordyn Taylor

Small But Strong: Celebrating the Progress of Small Cities

- Cole Calloway

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From the Event: Pride Month Webinar – Actions Cities Can Take to Support Your LGBTQ+ Community

A Guide to Tracking FY2026 Community Project Requests in Congress

- Dante Moreno

Small Cities Month: Big Impact in Small Communities

- Carmel Jones

What is the 2026 Census Test (for the 2030 Census) and Why is it Important?

- Dante Moreno

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From the Event: How Police Departments Can Support and Strengthen Community Mental Health and Violence Prevention Programming

The LUCA Process: A Local Government’s Guide to the Census Address Review

- Dante Moreno

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