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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

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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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How Fairfield Leveraged a Federal Planning Grant into a $40 Million Construction Project

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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From the Event: Mobility Matters 2.0: Turning Transit Insights into Real-World Solutions   
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Cities Prevent Road Deaths by Adopting a Proven Battlefield Intervention at Home

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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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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Don’t Miss the 9/30 Deadline to Give Input on Changes at Your Rail Crossings   

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Public Art vs. Signs: Why Getting It Right Is Harder Than It Looks

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Policing Smarter From Above
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Building Future-Focused Communities Through Strategic Grant Funding
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How Public Art Helps Cities Rethink Transportation

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  1. Georgia Gempler
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Congress’ Transportation Bill Introduced for America’s 250th Anniversary

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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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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Congress’ Next Transportation Bill BUILDs toward Local Priorities

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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What Is Drone as First Responder? And Why Are Cities Adopting It?
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Leverage the ACE Program to Meet Federal CDL Driver Training Requirements  
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Railroads’ Safety Investments Showed Progress
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What Congress Needs to Advance on Transportation for America’s Communities

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Why Vehicle Data Access Matters for Local Governments
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Almost $1B in Safe Streets Grants Available Now to Keep Fixing Roads and Saving Lives

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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NLC’s Federal Update: DHS Shutdown, FEMA Review Council Extension and BRIC Funding

By:
  1. Yucel Ors
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sits down with Clarence Anthony
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Three Things to Know Video Series: February 2026
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How the H.R. 7437 BASICS Act Supports Communities’ Priority Transportation Projects

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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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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From the Event: Building Better Rail Partnerships: Tips for Collaborating with Railroads 
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What’s on the 2026 Horizon for NLC’s Federal Advocacy

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  1. Archana Sridhar
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Understanding Technical Assistance at NLC

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  1. Seth Eli Barlow
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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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Cities Look to Future of Federal Infrastructure Partnership

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  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Patrick Rochford
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Cities 102: Understanding the Role, Impact and Operations of Local Government 
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Meeting the Moment: How Cities Can Navigate Surging Electricity Demand and Rising Risk
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From Congress to Community: City of Columbia’s Assembly Street Rail Separation

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  1. Dante Moreno
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From Data to Decisions: How Newport News Turns ACS Data into Life-Saving Action

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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Transit’s Big Impact in Smaller Urban Areas like Flagstaff

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest
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In-District Advocacy: Making the Most of Congressional Recess

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  1. Archana Sridhar
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Three Things to Know Video Series: July 2025
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 A Roadmap to Modern Transportation Solutions – a Partnership between NLC and Enterprise Mobility

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  1. John D’Angelo
  2. Kyle Funk
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Elevating Complete Streets Policies with Green Infrastructure
Red and green traffic signals by the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., US.
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What Congress Needs to Hear From Cities for the Next Transportation Bill

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Calling All Municipalities – Safe Streets Grants Available Now

By:
  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Brittney D. Kohler
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Quiet Zones: How Communities Can Safely Reduce Train Noise
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2025 US Department of Transportation Local Government Priorities in the 100 days
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Cities Need a Better Answer on Rail Safety from Congress

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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From Application to Implementation: How the Local Infrastructure Hub is Empowering Cities Across America

By:
  1. Katie Dailinger
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Drones Above Your City — How Cities Engage with Federal Officials on Drones

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. Yucel Ors
  3. McKaia Dykema
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Electrifying Municipal Fleets with Enterprise Mobility & South Pasadena Councilmember Michael Cacciotti
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Cities Prepare for Air Taxis and Drones with NLC’s New Aviation Forum

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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What Railroad Tracks Mean in the U.S. and Abroad
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6 Things to Know About Rail to Help Your Community 
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How Cities’ Infrastructure Projects Change Lives 

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler