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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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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 Government Priorities for the Trump-Vance Administration in the First 100 Days

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 March 20, 2025 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…

Building a Strong Economy Together: Conversations from Congressional City Conference 

5 Steps to Accelerate Your Advocacy After NLC’s 2025 Congressional City Conference

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How Tariffs Could Impact Local Government Budgets 
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2025 State and Local Fiscal Facts
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From the Event: Healthy Housing Learning Lab: Sustainable and Resilient Housing Solutions
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Fact Sheet: Understanding Data Centers
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Local Authority & Agriculture/Food Systems
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From the Event: Tackling the Housing Crisis with Policy & Technology
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Hopkinton, NH: Paid Leave with No Preemption
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Ferndale, MI: Paid Leave with State Preemption of Local Government Supervision of Private Employers
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Memphis, TN: Missing Middle Housing
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Fayetteville, AR: Pre-Approved Architectural Designs for Residential Development 
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Tempe, AZ: Hometown for All Housing
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Chelsea, MA: Island End River Coastal Flood Resilience Project 
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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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Urban and Rural: Everything In-Between and Why It Matters

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  1. Jacob Migdall

A 12 Step Guide to Redesigning Your City’s Flag

6 Ways Cities Can Support Summer Learning Programs

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  1. Brandis Stockman

Quiet Zones: How Communities Can Safely Reduce Train Noise

Designing Climate-Resilient Outdoor Spaces with Nature-Based Solutions

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  1. Vera Feeny

How Budget Equity Tools Advance Favorable Outcomes for All Residents

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  1. Diana Goldsmith

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From the Event: How Apprenticeships Can Strengthen the Municipal Workforce

5 Reasons the American Community Survey is Essential for Cities

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  1. Dante Moreno

How NLC’s Filling the Gap Tool Helps Communities Unlock Housing Finance

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
  2. Sarah Minster

The State of GovTech: A Must-Attend Conference for City Leaders on the Leading Edge of Innovation