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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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From the Event: State of Cities 2026
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State of the Cities 2026
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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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Three Things to Know Video Series: May 2026
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The Policy Compass in Dubuque, Iowa: Building Equity through Smarter, Shared Data
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Lessons Learned From Five Years of ARPA
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Direct Funding Works: Five Years of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program 
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Three Things to Know Video Series: February 2026
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2026 Federal Action Agenda
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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Three Things to Know Video Series: January 2026
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From the Event: Building Better Rail Partnerships: Tips for Collaborating with Railroads 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specifically Designated Global Terrorists
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative 
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Cities 102: Understanding the Role, Impact and Operations of Local Government 
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Rebuilding Together: Examining Federal Funding for Municipal Infrastructure
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Regulatory Freeze Pending Review 
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From the Event: How Cities Are Expanding Their Public Safety Infrastructure to Include a People-Centered Approach
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Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Protecting the American People Against Invasion 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Securing Our Borders 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Unleashing American Energy  
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
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Three Things to Know Video Series: July 2025
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State of the Cities 2025
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Elevating Complete Streets Policies with Green Infrastructure
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Three Things to Know Video Series: May 2025
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Infrastructure’s Role in Housing Development
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2025 U.S. Department of Energy Local Government Priorities in the 100 days
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2025 Federal Action Agenda
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Lessons from the 2023-2024 Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort
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Lessons from the Cities of Opportunity Mayors Institute on Community Revitalization
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From the Event: Cybersecurity Trends: Keep Your Organization Prepared and Compliant
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Municipal Finance & Infrastructure Over the Last Century
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Municipal Services & the Public Workforce Over the Past Century
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From the Event: ARPA SLFRF Best Practices For Municipalities Preparing for the Obligation Deadline
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From the Event: FEMA Resilience Funding Strategies – Best Practices for Communities
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After the Event: Preparing Your City for ARPA SLFRF Obligation Deadline
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From the Event: Environmental Justice in Small Rural Communities
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State of the Cities 2024
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Emerging Energy Resource Series
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From the Event: 2024 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant