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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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What Is Drone as First Responder? And Why Are Cities Adopting It?
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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City Fiscal Conditions 2025
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Why Local Leaders Are Doubling Down on Sustainability
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Five Years Since the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reflections from NLC CEO & Executive Director Clarence Anthony

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony
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The Budgeting Process: Governments Find Power in AI
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How Wastewater Monitoring is Helping Keep a Transient Population Healthy
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Wastewater Monitoring Success Stories: Riverside, CA
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Using Wastewater to Protect Our Communities From COVID-19 and Other Pathogens
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From Talent to Technology: Maximizing Efficiency to Improve Wastewater Operations

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  1. Kyle Funk
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What Cities Need to Know About the End of the Public Health Emergency Declaration

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
  2. Sue Polis
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Future of Cities: Adapting to Changes in the Retail Landscape
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2022 NLC Annual Report
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Building Resilient Cities with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson
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From the Event: Building Forward: Investing in Workforce Strategies for a Post-COVID Recovery 
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How City Leaders Can Leverage Lessons From COVID-19 to Shape More Resilient Communities
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Cities Combating the Impacts of Inflation with Local Recovery Funds

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  1. Julia Bauer
  2. Michael Wallace
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How Cities Are Investing ARPA Funds to Strengthen Municipal Workforces

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  1. Jacob Gottlieb
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The Municipal Workforce Through the Pandemic: Where Are We Now?
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Requirement and Incentive Programs to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination
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How Cities are Leveraging ARPA SLFRF to Support Young Children and Families
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Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination in Hispanic and Latino Communities
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How to Bounce Back Using Digital Marketing
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Four New Federal Resources to Support Local COVID-19 Response

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  1. Eduardo Cisneros
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Biden Addresses Local Leaders: Four Takeaways
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How Youngstown, OH Digitized its COVID-19 Efforts
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5 Ways Cities Led in Pandemic Recovery

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  1. Lindsey Volz
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State of the Union 2022: 5 Takeaways

By:
  1. Irma Esparza Diggs
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Cities in Action: Removing Transportation as a Barrier to Vaccines
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Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker
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Reimagining Public Space for Winter

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  1. Lena Geraghty
  2. Lindsey Volz
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From the Event: ARPA Compliance Session 1 – Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance: Audit Readiness
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SCOTUS Red Lights Vaccine-or-Test Rule and Green Lights Vaccine in Medicare/Medicaid Facilities Rule

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  1. Lisa Soronen
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NLC’s Top Content of 2021
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SCOTUS Allows New York’s Vaccine Mandate to Stay in Effect

By:
  1. Lisa Soronen
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Treasury Updates Guidance on CARES CRF Funds

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  1. Michael Gleeson
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Cities Leading the Way on Vaccines

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  1. Vince Williams
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State of the Pandemic: Using Data to Combat COVID-19

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  1. Tina Lee
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ARPA & Health Equity
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Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Playbook
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ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds & Supporting Small Businesses
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State of the Digital Divide in the Hispanic Community
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Creating Communities of Belonging & Supporting Entrepreneurship for API Immigrants & Refugees
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OSHA Files COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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Three Ways To Support Vaccine Roll-Out for Children

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  1. Eduardo Cisneros
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Maine Vaccine Requirement to Stand

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  1. Lisa Soronen
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From the Event: Leveraging City & Community Partnerships to Address COVID-19
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From the Event: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Barriers in Hispanic Communities
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Toolkit for Effective COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
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How to Increase Vaccine Confidence