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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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July 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…

National League of Cities Applauds Enactment of Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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: 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…

Why Cities & Towns Should Celebrate the  21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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

Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance

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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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Cities in Action: Energizing the KC BizCare Small Business Support Ecosystem
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2025-2026 Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Important to Local Government

By:
  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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Your Community’s Voice Matters: How to Submit Comments on OMB’s Proposed Grant Changes

By:
  1. Dante Moreno
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How Local Autonomy Can Build Economic Resilience

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  1. Jordyn Taylor
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From the Event: What the OMB Proposed Rule Means for Federal Grants
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New OMB Rules for Grantees Could Override Local Authority

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  1. Dante Moreno
  2. Michael Wallace
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Reimagining Local Government, Democracy and Trust with Julia Novak, CEO, ICMA
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From the Event: Building Your City’s International Engagement Strategy
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Kicking Off Small Cities Month in Wyoming with Ashley Harpstreith
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Turning Ideas into Policy with Tacoma Councilmember Kristina Walker
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What’s in the Farm Bill for Cities?

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  1. Angelina Panettieri
  2. Carolyn Berndt
  3. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman