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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

Updated as of June 2026

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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City Fiscal Conditions 2025
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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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The Municipal Workforce Through the Pandemic: Where Are We Now?
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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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Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker
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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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Toolkit for Effective COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
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Creating Equity for the Early Childhood Workforce
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Leveraging ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds to Support Small Businesses
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Future of Cities: Reenvisioning Retail for Recovery and Resilience
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How to Use ARPA Funds to Provide Premium Pay to Eligible Workers
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How Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government Access Recovery Funds
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A Local Leader’s Guide to Talking About the American Rescue Plan Act
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How States Can Allocate Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds To Local Governments
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How To Use Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds To Ease Budget Shortfalls
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How To Meet the Reporting Requirements for Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds
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How To Use ARPA to Access Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds
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How to Spend Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds
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How to Establish and Improve Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
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Rebuild: Reengaging Middle and High School Students

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  2. Andrew Moore
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Cities and Health Departments: Partnership on COVID-19 Vaccinations
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Hard Conversations About the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Forecasting Future Urban Trends
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Summary of Provisions
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Local Allocations in the American Rescue Plan Act
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Advancing Systems Change for Equity
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Partners for Local Governments in the Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine
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COVID-19: Local Action Tracker Overview
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COVID-19 Local Response Principles
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COVID-19: Local Action Tracker
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Unlocking Homelessness, Part 1
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What COVID-19 Means for the Future of Public Pensions
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Digital Equity
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Reimagining Public Safety and Health
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Advancing Workforce Readiness
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Increasing Fair and Affordable Housing
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The Eviction Prevention Cohort Report
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Coronavirus Response and Relief Provisions
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Preemption and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Micromobility in Cities: The Current Landscape
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The Human Costs of Local Fiscal Crises During COVID-19
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Emergency Preparedness Amidst COVID-19
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Spurring Economic Opportunity to Improve Health and Equity through COVID-19
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Resource Guide: Addressing Student Reengagement in the Time of COVID-19