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City Fiscal Conditions 2024
In its 39th year, City Fiscal Conditions provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipalities across the United…
State of the Cities 2024
The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…
Local Authority and Emerging Technology: A State-by-State Analysis
Since its inception nine years ago, the annual state-by-state analysis report has served as a research partnership between NLC and…
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Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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How a Federal Funding Freeze Impacts Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
By:
- Brandis Stockman
- Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
Local Impacts from Congress’ One, Big, Beautiful Bill
By:
- Carolyn Berndt
- Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
- Brittney D. Kohler
- Dante Moreno
- Yucel Ors
- Angelina Panettieri
- Michael Wallace
NLC Joins LocalGov 250: A Celebration of Local Government in American History
- Clarence E. Anthony
States Increasingly Preempting Local Laws Governing Transgender Rights
- Julia Bauer
Three Things to Know Video Series: June 2025
A Guide to Tracking FY2026 Community Project Requests in Congress
- Dante Moreno
A Roadmap to Modern Transportation Solutions – a Partnership between NLC and Enterprise Mobility
By:
- John D’Angelo
- Kyle Funk
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From the Event: Federal Budget Legislation Webinar
What Cities Can Learn from Be SMART
- CitiesSpeak Guest
10 Things for City Leaders to Know About “H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill”
- Michael Wallace