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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…

City Fiscal Conditions 2024
In its 39th year, City Fiscal Conditions provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipalities across the United…

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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Get 100% Federal Support for Developing Infrastructure Asset Financing Strategies
By:
- Kyle Funk
- Brittney D. Kohler

FEMA Act of 2025: What Local Leaders Need to Know

- Yucel Ors

Propane, the Key to $1.5 Billion in Federal Transit Grants

Direct Pay, Direct Impact: How IRA Changes Could Shape Local Clean Energy Projects

- Carolyn Berndt

In-District Advocacy: Making the Most of Congressional Recess

- Archana Sridhar

From Data to Decisions: Fighting Flood Risks with ACS Data

- CitiesSpeak Guest

How Data Can Guide Healthy Housing Decision Making

- Brandon Boccher

Saving Lives in a Warming World: How Public-Private Partnerships Can Deliver Critical Heat Relief

How Connecting Children to Nature Can Help Small Cities Achieve Their Goals
By:
- Andrew Moore
- Vera Feeny
