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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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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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A New Way to Manage Rising Health Care Costs: Prevent+Protect
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What Drives Employee Financial Well-Being?
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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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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Growing Urban Agriculture with Brad Gaolach
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From 530A Accounts to Retirement: How Cities Are Supporting Resident Wealth Building

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  1. Patrick Hain
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4 Stories Every City Should Tell More Often
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NLC Economic Mobility Toolkit
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Let Congress Know That Federal Grant Access is at Stake

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  1. Dante Moreno
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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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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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AI in Action Case Study: Rancho Cordova’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem
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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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Healing the Ecosystem: What Cities Can Learn from the Birmingham Peace Summit

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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The Policy Compass in Roanoke, VA: Child Care as Workforce Strategy
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The Policy Compass in Tacoma, WA: Unlocking Workforce Access by Addressing Child Care
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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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Building a Resilient Water Workforce in U.S. Cities
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Cities in Action: Grand Island Community Kitchen Pilot
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Cities in Action: Bilingual Business Navigation in Durango, Colo.  
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How DC is Growing Local Firms Through Procurement

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Building the Skilled Labor Workforce to Facilitate Housing Production 

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  1. Hannah Olsen
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Workforce Intelligence Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage for Cities
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From the Event: Legacy Forward Information Session
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What Does “Efficiency” Really Mean for Cities Right Now?
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The Hidden Workforce Engine: How Local Partnerships Build Skills and Community
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Increasing Opportunity: Economic Mobility in Rural Communities

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  1. Justin Chu
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Making the Case for Skills-Based City Governments
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Strengthening Municipal Workforces Through Skills-Based Practices
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future 
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Mayors Sound Off On What Works for Workforce Development

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  1. McKinzie McGuire
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Child Care and Family Assistance Federal Grants Frozen in Five States – What This Means for Cities

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  1. Kathryn Shibuya
  2. Lara Burt
  3. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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How Two Cities are Using Collaborative Planning Strategies to Build Economic Wellbeing and Pursue Housing Solutions

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  1. Ayesha Mehrotra
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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  1. Seth Eli Barlow
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NLC Wrapped: Our Top Blog Posts of 2025

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  1. Jeremy Grossman
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Understanding the Challenges Facing the Municipal Workforce

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  1. McKinzie McGuire
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets 
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The Experience And Impact of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Network
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Building the Blueprint: Why Cities Must Treat Talent as Infrastructure

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Federal Shutdown is Over, but January Deadline Looms: What it Means for Local Leaders

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  1. Irma Esparza Diggs
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Talent as the New Infrastructure: How Cities Can Compete in the Age of AI

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Diving Deeper on Municipal Fines and Fees: Cities’ Continuing Work to Minimize Harmful Impacts on their Residents

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  1. Diana Goldsmith
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What You Can Do Now to Make Sure Your Residents Get Their Money Back This Tax Season

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  1. Patrick Hain
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4 Electric Vehicle Workforce Myths that Might be Holding Back Your Community

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  1. McKinzie McGuire