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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 first…

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

Updated as of June 2026

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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Where Things Stand on Water Infrastructure Legislation in Congress

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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Avoiding the Funding Cliff: Exploring New Infrastructure Funding Sources
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Debating Data Center Development with Kate Stoll, Councilmember Nikki Lee & Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Growing Urban Agriculture with Brad Gaolach
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Advancing Energy Affordability in Your Community
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What Does It Take to Conserve Water in the Desert? Las Vegas Valley Water District Found a Way
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What Local Leaders Need to Know about Congressional Water Legislation

By:
  1. Carolyn Berndt
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Take Control of Your Energy Future – Reduce Cost & Eliminate Volatility Risk
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The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative: Celebrating 10 Years of Local Leadership

By:
  1. Carolyn Berndt
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Infrastructure Week 2026: Takeaways for Local Governments

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  1. Annie Mazzarella
  2. Melissa Williams
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What Congress Needs to Advance on Water Infrastructure for America’s Communities

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Achieving Affordable Clean Monthly Electric Bills in Athens, OH
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Three Things to Know Video Series: April 2026
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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: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources 
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Powering the Digital Age: Propane’s Role in Data Center Resilience and Low-Emission Power
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Understanding EPA’s Reuse Considerations for Data Centers on Brownfield and Superfund Sites

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  1. Christopher Jordan
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Local Infrastructure Hub Archive
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2026 Federal Action Agenda
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PFAS Settlement Deadlines Updated: How to Secure Your City’s Share of Funding
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements 
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Protecting American Energy from State Overreach 
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Zoning for Solar: Large-Scale Solar

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  1. Kelly Aves
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Zoning for Solar: Common Barriers

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  1. Kelly Aves
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Zoning for Solar: Basic Principles

By:
  1. Kelly Aves
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What’s on the 2026 Horizon for NLC’s Federal Advocacy

By:
  1. Archana Sridhar
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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  1. Seth Eli Barlow
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Regenerative Design: Building to Renew Our Ecosystems and Communities
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What I Learned at COP30: Perspectives from Three Local Leaders at the Climate Convenings

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  1. Steve Patterson
  2. Carolyn Berndt
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Cities Look to the Future on Water Infrastructure Funding and Programs

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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A New Resource That Helps Connect Young Children with Nature

By:
  1. Vera Feeny
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Cities Look to Future of Federal Infrastructure Partnership

By:
  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Patrick Rochford
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How PFAS Settlements and Litigation are Helping Communities Close Infrastructure Funding Gaps
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When Cities in Western North Carolina Needed It, FirstNet Stepped Up
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From the Event: Strategies for Climate Resilience to Wildfires
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Global Generosity, Local Leadership: A Year of Hurricane Recovery on GoFundMe
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What We Know About AI Adoption and Attitudes

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Resilient by Design: How Cities Can Connect Climate Goals with Childhood Wellbeing

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  1. Brigid Deegan
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4 Electric Vehicle Workforce Myths that Might be Holding Back Your Community

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  1. McKinzie McGuire
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Resource Collection: Extension & Municipal Collaboration
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Highlights and Takeaways from NLC’s Participation in NYC Climate Week

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  1. Steve Patterson
  2. Carolyn Berndt
  3. Brigid Deegan
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Bright Future U Prepares Youth for Career in Energy
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From Congress to Community: Mitigating Flood Risk in Longboat Key

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  1. Dante Moreno
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New Toolkit Guides Communities in Building Resilience to Wildfires

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  1. Carolyn Berndt
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Building Community Resilience to Wildfires: A Toolkit for Local Leaders
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From Congress to Community: City of Wasilla’s Path to Modernized Wastewater Infrastructure

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Meeting the Moment: How Cities Can Navigate Surging Electricity Demand and Rising Risk
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From the Event: GoFundMe and Cities: Partnering for Crisis Response and Resilience
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Building Climate Resilient Workforce Development Programs to Advance Residents’ Economic Mobility

By:
  1. Ayesha Mehrotra
  2. Tashfia Hasan