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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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From the Event: State of Cities 2026
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From the Event: Beyond the Basics: How Cities Can Support 530A Accounts
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What Cities Should Know About 530A Accounts
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Housing Is a Team Sport: Turning Housing Policy into Homes

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Know My City Community Advisor Tool
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Local Economies in Motion: Preparing for Technology and Automation Transitions

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  1. Corianne Rice
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Baton Rouge’s Path to Healthy and Affordable Housing  

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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Redeveloping Empty Faith Properties with Rick Reinhard
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Local Governments Can’t Shut Down — They Need Partnership From Washington
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From the Event: Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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From Data to Decisions: How the ACS Can Help Your City

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Data to Decisions: Turning ACS Data into a Living Housing Strategy in Poulsbo

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4 Stories Every City Should Tell More Often
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From the Event: Home Protection Programs: Delivering Conservation Results and Constituent Savings
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Taking Economic Mobility to New Heights in the Air Capital of the World

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  1. Tomeka Lee
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Three Things to Know Video Series: July 2026
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Take Control of Your Energy Future – Reduce Cost & Eliminate Volatility Risk
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Building Future-Focused Communities Through Strategic Grant Funding
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How Public Art Helps Cities Rethink Transportation

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  1. Georgia Gempler
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State of the Cities 2026
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10 Things for Local Leaders to Know About the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”

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  1. Michael Wallace
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How Oak Harbor, Wash. is Navigating Comprehensive Plan Updates with Small City Resources
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Three Things to Know Video Series: June 2026
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You Don’t Have to be a Big City to Build More Housing: Everett’s Housing Playbook for Mid-Size and Small Cities

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Demographic Transitions: Who’s Staying, Who’s Leaving, and What Cities Can Do

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  1. Corianne Rice
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How Universities and Hospital Systems Affect Local Economies

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  1. Christine Baker-Smith
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From the Event: Building Your City’s International Engagement Strategy
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How El Paso Is Advancing Cross-Border Coordination and Growth

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  1. Tomeka Lee
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Cities in Action: Young Harris Financial Literacy Engagement
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Cities in Action: Energizing the KC BizCare Small Business Support Ecosystem
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Join 600 Mayors to End Child Hunger

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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How Cities Can Uplift Legacy and Second-Stage Businesses

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  1. Safaya Fawzi
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The Policy Compass in Dubuque, Iowa: Building Equity through Smarter, Shared Data
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Two Days, One Question: What is in Store for the Economic Futures of Cities?

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  1. Corianne Rice
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Leverage the ACE Program to Meet Federal CDL Driver Training Requirements  
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From the Event: Skills-Based Local Government in Action
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Making Housing Vouchers Work

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Expanding Housing Supply While Avoiding Displacement

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
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How DC is Growing Local Firms Through Procurement

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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What the FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Could Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Building the Skilled Labor Workforce to Facilitate Housing Production 

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  1. Hannah Olsen
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How Cedar Rapids, Iowa is Building Better Systems to Respond to Homelessness

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From the Event: Legacy Forward Information Session
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Building Understanding, Strengthening Response: How Grand Junction, CO Came Together to Develop the Unhoused Survey, Needs Assessment and Strategy

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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The Hidden Workforce Engine: How Local Partnerships Build Skills and Community
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Centering Community to Connect Housing Stability and Equitable Development

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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HelloNation: Bring Your City’s Story to Life
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From the Event: Leveling Up Summer – How Cities Can Build High-Quality Youth Programs
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Senate Moves Historic Housing Legislation Forward with 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Increasing Opportunity: Economic Mobility in Rural Communities

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  1. Justin Chu