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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…

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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Recent Case Studies

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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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  1. Seth Eli Barlow
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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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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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Requirement and Incentive Programs to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination
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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

By:
  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

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  1. Irma Esparza Diggs
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Reimagining Public Space for Winter

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  1. Lena Geraghty
  2. Lindsey Volz
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SCOTUS Red Lights Vaccine-or-Test Rule and Green Lights Vaccine in Medicare/Medicaid Facilities Rule

By:
  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

By:
  1. Michael Gleeson
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Cities Leading the Way on Vaccines

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

By:
  1. Tina Lee
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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

By:
  1. Lisa Soronen
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How to Increase Vaccine Confidence
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NYC to Mandate Vaccines for School Employees

By:
  1. Lisa Soronen
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5 Questions for Future Large-Scale Events

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  1. Safaya Fawzi
  2. Corianne Rice
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How NLC & YMCA Are Partnering to Improve Vaccine Confidence & Access
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City of Oxnard Leads by Example in Supporting Frontline Workers
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Leveraging ARPA Funding for Local Vaccine Promotion
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Partnering with Cities: Leveraging ARPA Funds for Early Childhood Success

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  1. Jammie Albert
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Three Key Takeaways from Treasury’s Latest ARPA Fiscal Relief Fund Reporting Guidance
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New CFPB Tool Helps Renters and Landlords Access Emergency Rental Assistance
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Turnkey Help Available to Cities that Want to Expedite Lead Pipe Removal
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How COVID’s Impact on the Public Sector Workforce Has Evolved, and Why it Matters
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How to Spend ARPA Funds With an Equity Lens
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Four Strategies Cities Should Consider to Accelerate the Spending of Emergency Rental Assistance

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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The American Rescue Plan Act: Benchmarking for Success

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Identifying COVID-19 Vaccine Deserts and Implementing Interventions
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How Communities Can Help Students Return to and Learn Safely in School

By:
  1. Dr. Miguel Cardona
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Aligning City, County, and State for Early Childhood Success

By:
  1. Jammie Albert
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How Local Incentives Can Help Accelerate the Vaccination Effort

By:
  1. Eduardo Cisneros
  2. Jacob Leibenluft
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Independence, MN, Seeks a Decent Broadband Connection  

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  1. Angelina Panettieri
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How Kansas City Used Mobile Vaccine Vans to Vaccinate Hard-to-Reach Populations