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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

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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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Three Things to Know Video Series: September 2026
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From the Event: State of Cities 2026
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What a Comic Book for Zoning Can Teach Us About Public Engagement

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Housing Is a Team Sport: Turning Housing Policy into Homes

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Baton Rouge’s Path to Healthy and Affordable Housing  

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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Redeveloping Empty Faith Properties with Rick Reinhard
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From the Event: Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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From Data to Decisions: Turning ACS Data into a Living Housing Strategy in Poulsbo

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Where to Start Now That the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Has Passed

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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3 City Strategies for Supporting Families Experiencing Housing Instability

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  1. Lara Burt
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act FAQs
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Furniture, Health and Housing Stability

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CitiesSpeak Podcast: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Explained with Mike Wallace and Jason Jordan
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From the Event: Home Protection Programs: Delivering Conservation Results and Constituent Savings
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Opening Doors to Opportunity: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Lauren Lowery
  2. Melissa Williams
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Why Cities & Towns Should Celebrate the  21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony
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State of the Cities 2026
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10 Things for Local Leaders to Know About the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”

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  1. Michael Wallace
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How Oak Harbor, Wash. is Navigating Comprehensive Plan Updates with Small City Resources
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America’s Housing Comeback Starts in City Hall

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You Don’t Have to be a Big City to Build More Housing: Everett’s Housing Playbook for Mid-Size and Small Cities

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Leveraging Planning Tools and Technology to Unlock Housing Production

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
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Informal Tenancy and How Cities Can Step In

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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Making Housing Vouchers Work

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Expanding Housing Supply While Avoiding Displacement

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
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Health Systems Supporting Local Healthy Housing Goals

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  1. Brandon Boccher
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What the FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Could Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Building the Skilled Labor Workforce to Facilitate Housing Production 

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  1. Hannah Olsen
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How Cedar Rapids, Iowa is Building Better Systems to Respond to Homelessness

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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
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Building Understanding, Strengthening Response: How Grand Junction, CO Came Together to Develop the Unhoused Survey, Needs Assessment and Strategy

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Centering Community to Connect Housing Stability and Equitable Development

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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sits down with Clarence Anthony
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Senate Moves Historic Housing Legislation Forward with 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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  1. Michael Wallace
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence Anthony Live in Boston
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Three Things to Know Video Series: February 2026
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The Invisible Tax: How Housing Unaffordability Stalls Workforce Development

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2026 Federal Action Agenda
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From the Event: Young Municipal Leaders Virtual Meeting
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Creating Housing Options in Under-Utilized Spaces in Sterling Heights

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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What the Housing for the 21st Century and ROAD to Housing Acts Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Building the Full Continuum: Lebanon NH’s Strategy for Housing Supply, Stability & Homelessness

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From Town Hall Up: Why Housing Affordability Starts Locally

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Protecting Homes, Protecting Communities: Addressing Affordability Challenges
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How Cities Are Building a Better Homelessness Response System

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  1. Hannah Olsen
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Lessons from San Juan: Preventing Displacement in Informal Housing

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  1. Lauren Lowery
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Three Things to Know Video Series: January 2026
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Storytelling Scores Zoning Reforms in Tulsa

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Zoning for Solar: Common Barriers

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  1. Kelly Aves