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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

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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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Sowing Seeds for Sustainability

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  1. Jammie Albert
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Finding Sustainability Through Community Science
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4 Ways to Achieve Equitable Sustainability Resilience

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  1. Abygail C. Mangar
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How AI Can Support Cities’ Sustainability Goals

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  2. Christopher Jordan
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How Sustainability is Changing Regional Cooperation
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ARPA Fact Sheet: ARPA Sustainability & Climate Resilience
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From the Event: Elevating Health Across Sustainability Initiatives
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Federal Funding Sources for Municipal Sustainability and Climate Action

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  2. Peyton Siler Jones
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How Austin’s Commitment to Sustainability is Driving Prosperity
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Advancing Cities of the Future with Sustainability and Innovation

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  1. Catherine L. Werner
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Why Local Leaders Are Doubling Down on Sustainability
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Cities Working on Sustainability Must Prioritize Environmental Justice

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  1. Julia Glickman
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The Interconnectivity of Reentry, Sustainability and Young Adult Justice 
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ARPA Investment Highlights: Advancing City Resiliency and Sustainability

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  1. Julia Bauer
  2. Monica Gregory
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From the Event: Lessons from Cities Around the World: Sustainability and Resilience through Green Schoolyards
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Three Key Insights on Bolstering Healthy Building Practices Through Sustainability Initiatives

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  1. Ayesha Mehrotra
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How Local Leaders Can Use Sustainability to Equitably Improve Their Infrastructure

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  1. Julia Bauer
  2. Kyle Funk
  3. Julia Glickman
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3 Ways Local Governments & Community-Based Organizations Can Partner on Sustainability

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  1. Lindsey Volz
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From the Event: How to Fund Sustainable Afterschool Programs in Your City
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From the Event: How to Sustain Wastewater Monitoring Capacity
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Moving Forward: A Guide to Building Momentum on Climate Solutions in Your Community
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From the Event: Healthy Housing Learning Lab: Workforce Fireside Chat
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From The Event: Cross-Departmental Alignment for Health Equity and Wellbeing
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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From the Event: Strengthening Workforce Capacity for Wastewater Monitoring and Water Systems
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From the Event: Healthy Housing Learning Lab: Sustainable and Resilient Housing Solutions
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Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report 2026
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Lessons Learned through Collaborative Community Safety Initiatives
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Upgrade Your Infrastructure: A Guide to the Green Infrastructure Portfolio Standards & Building Stormwater Retrofits
Deep End Youth
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Toward an Expanded City Role Supporting Youth in the Deep End of the Juvenile Justice System
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From the Event: 2024 Housing Supply Innovation Symposium: Human-Centered Approaches to Building and Accessing Housing
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Creating Compact, Walkable, and Mixed-Use Neighborhoods through Form-Based Codes
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Emerging Energy Resource Series
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From the Event: Making the Case for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
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Resource Collection: Extension & Municipal Collaboration
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Beyond Recycling: Policy to Achieve Circular Waste Management
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From the Event: Government in Action: Fireside Chat
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Urban Agriculture: Best Practices & Possibilities
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State of the Cities 2020
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Equitable Early Care and Education: An Alignment Framework
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Rebuild Transportation Connectivity
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From the Event: Q&A: How ARPA is Impacting Water Infrastructure
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From the Event: Helping Small Businesses Transition to Employee Ownership
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From the Event: A Roadmap to Inclusive Entrepreneurship
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From the Event: How Cities Can Empower Residents to Recycle Right 
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From the Event: FEMA Resilience Funding Strategies – Best Practices for Communities
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Building Resilient Cities with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson
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Three Things to Know Video Series: April 2024
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From the Event: What Small Cities Need to Know about EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule
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Race, Equity and Public Finance: Lessons Learned from City Leaders