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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

2025 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…

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

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.

Presidential Actions Summary: Impact to Local Governments 

Originally published February 7, 2025Updated as of July 2025 The Trump-Vance Administration is moving swiftly to enact President Trump’s agenda through existing federal programs across all federal agencies, including those…

Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Local Communities
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From the Event: Legal Considerations for Federal Funding Challenges

2024-2025 Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Important to Local Government

Featured resources: AI in Action

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  • Technology

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.

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

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.

America’s Housing Comeback: Why The Moment for Housing Is Now

Across the country, local leaders are grappling with the impacts of the housing supply crisis and are actively pursuing locally driven housing supply solutions. With a shortage of several million…

Why Every City Must See Housing as a Workforce Issue
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Housing Supply Accelerator Fact Sheet Series
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Philadelphia’s Housing Crisis Demands Bold Action — Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. Plan Delivers
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Recent Case Studies

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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Village of Maywood Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Dallas Burden Model
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Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE): Las Vegas Burden Model
  • Community & Economic Development

Cities in Action: Lansing’s Youth Engagement in Financial Empowerment Programming
  • Economic Opportunity & Workforce Development

Cities in Action: Austin Affordable Small Dollar Loans
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Cities in Action: Miami Summer Youth Employment
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Three Things to Know Video Series: November 2025
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Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Local Communities

By:
  1. Christine Baker-Smith
  2. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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From the Event Member Update Call: Federal Government Shutdown Impact on Local Governments
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: Navigating the Federal Government Shutdown
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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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Three Things to Know Video Series: October 2025
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Real Stories, Real Needs: What Comes Next for Shutdown-Affected Communities

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  1. Annie Mazzarella
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Real Stories, Real Impacts: What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Local Communities

By:
  1. Annie Mazzarella