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Flagship nlc Reports

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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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Improve Your Community’s Count: Why Cities Should Work With the Census Bureau to Review Local Addresses

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Avoiding the Funding Cliff: Exploring New Infrastructure Funding Sources
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Congress Allows $36B in Transportation Cuts as Reauthorization Efforts Stall

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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FCC Proposal Could Reshape How Cities Manage Wireline Deployment

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Local Governments Can’t Shut Down — They Need Partnership From Washington
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From Data to Decisions: How the ACS Can Help Your City

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Data to Decisions: Turning ACS Data into a Living Housing Strategy in Poulsbo

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Evaluating the Recent Supreme Court Term with Amanda Karras
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC’s Guide for Making the Most of August Recess
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From Data to Decisions: The Essential Work of a City Demographer

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act FAQs
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From Data to Decisions: Why America’s Cities Turn to the American Community Survey

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Explained with Mike Wallace and Jason Jordan
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Public Safety and Local Authority: Analyzing Firearm Regulation
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What Local Leaders Need to Know about Congressional Water Legislation

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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2025-2026 Supreme Court Term Roundup: Decisions Important to Local Government

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

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  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
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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?
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Local Infrastructure Hub Archive
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Three Things to Know Video Series: March 2026
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Make Federal Funding More Accessible: Support the Streamlining Federal Grants Act

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Small Communities in Action: Direct Federal Funds Strengthening Small Municipalities
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Direct Funding Works: Five Years of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program 
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From the Event: Opportunity Zones: What Cities Need to Know
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2026 Federal Action Agenda
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Is Your City Ready for Website Accessibility Requirements?

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  1. Angelina Panettieri
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What a Dept. of Homeland Security Shutdown Could Mean for Cities, Towns and Villages

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  1. Yucel Ors
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Infrastructure Funding: Smart Strategies for Forging Resilience
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What the Housing for the 21st Century and ROAD to Housing Acts Mean for Local Governments

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  1. Michael Wallace
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If Your City Has a Rail Crossing, Here’s What to Expect on Rail in 2026

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Government Reopens, but DHS Still on the Clock: What Cities Need to Know

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  1. Annie Mazzarella
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Protecting American Energy from State Overreach 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion 
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From Town Hall Up: Why Housing Affordability Starts Locally

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest