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Flagship nlc Reports

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Nov 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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Sep 23, 2025

Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025

Discover the Future of Local Infrastructure in America The Municipal Infrastructure Conditions 2025 report offers a powerful, data-driven look into…

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Jul 17, 2025

State of the Cities 2025

In the dynamic realm of local governance, the State of the Cities report captures local leaders’ collective vision and unwavering…

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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…

Direct Funding Works: Five Years of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program 

Presidential Actions Summary: Impact to Local Governments 

Updated as of April 2026 The Trump-Vance Administration is moving swiftly to enact President Trump’s agenda through existing federal programs across all federal agencies, including those that directly support local…

NLC’s Federal Update: DHS Shutdown, FEMA Review Council Extension and BRIC Funding

NLC Members Advocate for Cities, Towns and Villages at 2026 Congressional City Conference

Make Federal Funding More Accessible: Support the Streamlining Federal Grants Act

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…

City AI Governance Dashboard

Generative AI is rapidly transforming how cities operate and deliver services. AI helps cities utilize large amounts of data to get quick and accurate insights. Many city leaders are excited…

Featured resources: Housing

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Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Housing Supply Accelerator Field Guide

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.
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Housing Supply Accelerator Fact Sheet Series

About This Series  The acute housing supply shortage of almost 4 million units in the United States demands urgent action. Barriers to increasing housing supply exist across multiple sectors, including…

Federal Funding Sources for Addressing Homelessness Tool
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  • Housing

How Cedar Rapids, Iowa is Building Better Systems to Respond to Homelessness
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  • Housing

Building Understanding, Strengthening Response: How Grand Junction, CO Came Together to Develop the Unhoused Survey, Needs Assessment and Strategy
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Recent Case Studies

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The Policy Compass in Roanoke, VA: Child Care as Workforce Strategy
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The Policy Compass in Dubuque, Iowa: Building Equity through Smarter, Shared Data
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The Policy Compass in Tacoma, WA: Unlocking Workforce Access by Addressing Child Care
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Cities in Action: Grand Island Community Kitchen Pilot
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Cities in Action: Bilingual Business Navigation in Durango, CO  
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Village of Maywood Burden Model
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: America250 Starts with Local Leaders
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What’s in the Farm Bill for Cities?

By:
  1. Angelina Panettieri
  2. Carolyn Berndt
  3. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Breaking Down the Homeland Security Funding Deal with Yucel Ors
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Maximizing Progress Through Grants
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Longest DHS Shutdown in History Put Cities at Risk: What To Know Now

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  1. Yucel Ors
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Big Seven National Coalition Affirms State and Local Leadership Partnership

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony
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Key Questions to Ask When Considering Data Centers in Your Community
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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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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity  
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What Does “Efficiency” Really Mean for Cities Right Now?