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Flagship nlc Reports

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Nov 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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Sep 23, 2025

Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025

Discover the Future of Local Infrastructure in America The Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025 report offers a powerful, data-driven look into…

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Jul 17, 2025

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…

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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…

Government Reopens, but DHS Still on the Clock: What Cities Need to Know

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.

Presidential Actions Summary: Impact to Local Governments 

Updated as of January 2026 The Trump-Vance Administration is moving swiftly to enact President Trump’s agenda through existing federal programs across all federal agencies, including those that directly support local…

What Local Governments Need to Know About the Bipartisan Funding Deal

What’s on the 2026 Horizon for NLC’s Federal Advocacy

Local Official Checklist: Navigating a Federal Government Shutdown

Featured resources: AI in Action

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  • Technology

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.

City AI Governance Dashboard

Generative AI is rapidly transforming how cities operate and deliver services. AI helps cities utilize large amounts of data to get quick and accurate insights. Many city leaders are excited…

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…

Featured resources: Housing

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  • Housing

Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Housing Supply Accelerator Field Guide

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.
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Housing Supply Accelerator Fact Sheet Series

About This Series  The acute housing supply shortage of almost 4 million units in the United States demands urgent action. Barriers to increasing housing supply exist across multiple sectors, including…

Federal Funding Sources for Addressing Homelessness Tool
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Storytelling Scores Zoning Reforms in Tulsa
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Unlocking Opportunity Through Housing: Albuquerque’s Landlord Engagement Model
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Recent Case Studies

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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Village of Maywood Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Dallas Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Las Vegas Burden Model
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Cities in Action: Lansing’s Youth Engagement in Financial Empowerment Programming
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Cities in Action: Austin Affordable Small Dollar Loans
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Cities in Action: Miami Summer Youth Employment
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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Protecting Homes, Protecting Communities: Addressing Affordability Challenges
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Lessons from San Juan: Preventing Displacement in Informal Housing

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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From Outreach to Impact: Community Well-Being in Commerce City

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Key Takeaways from City Summit: Strategies for Local Investment

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  1. Samantha Pedrosa
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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  1. Seth Eli Barlow
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Understanding the Challenges Facing the Municipal Workforce

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  1. McKinzie McGuire
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Cities 102: Understanding the Role, Impact and Operations of Local Government 
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Building the Blueprint: Why Cities Must Treat Talent as Infrastructure

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Federal Shutdown is Over, but January Deadline Looms: What it Means for Local Leaders

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  1. Irma Esparza Diggs