As Data Centers Expand, Cities Weigh Growth Against Water, Energy and Community Concerns

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AI Purpose-Built for How Local Government Actually Works

  1. NLC Partnerships
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CBRS in Action: Powering Connectivity and Innovation in Communities 

CitiesSpeak Podcast: Debating Data Center Development with Kate Stoll, Councilmember Nikki Lee & Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell

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Know My City Community Advisor Tool

Local Economies in Motion: Preparing for Technology and Automation Transitions

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  1. Corianne Rice

FCC Proposal Could Reshape How Cities Manage Wireline Deployment

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest

Cities Need Broadband Partners That Deliver Value

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  1. NLC Partnerships

From Budget Approval to Public Understanding: Building a System That Sustains Accountability

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  1. NLC Partnerships

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From the Event: Data Center Impacts on Municipal Energy, Water and Air Systems

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From the Event: AI Data Center Electricity Use and Electric Grid Impacts

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From the Event: Local Responses to Data Center Development

Local Leaders Navigate AI Governance, Infrastructure and Community Conversations

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  1. Christopher Jordan
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How Hattiesburg Built a Community-Supported Drone as First Responder Program 

  1. Brinc

Data Center Local Action Tracker

National League of Cities and CyberAlliance Partner on The National Municipal Cyber Resilience Initiative to Help Cities Prepare for Today’s Cyber Threats

What Happens If Your Network Goes Down Tomorrow?

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  1. CyberAlliance
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Smarter Cities Now: Using AI to Improve Services and Strengthen Communities 

  1. NLC Partnerships
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Strategies for Cyber Resilience, AI Governance & Smarter Municipal Decision Making 

  1. CyberAlliance
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Small City, Big Impact: Technology Success Stories from Local Government Leaders 

  1. NLC Partnerships

Policing Smarter From Above

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  1. Brinc

Building Future-Focused Communities Through Strategic Grant Funding

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  1. GrantFinder by Lexipol
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Local Policy Responses to Data Center Development: Moratoria, Zoning, Agreements and Community Engagement

CitiesSpeak Podcast: Closing the Digital Divide with Angelina Panettieri

CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Angelina Panettieri on Closing the Digital Divide and Protecting Local Authority

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AI in Action Case Study: Using AI-Based Translation to Support Multilingual Participation in Public Meetings

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AI in Action Case Study: Rancho Cordova’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem

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AI in Action: Municipality Case Studies Collection

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Arlington, TX: Using Creative Communications to Explain the Annual Budget

Leveraging Planning Tools and Technology to Unlock Housing Production

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja

Empowering Small Cities Through Local Data

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  1. NLC Partnerships

The Benefits of a State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) for Cities

By:
  1. Christine Baker-Smith
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Expanding Language Access with Generative AI

Breaking Down Barriers to Data Access for City Policymakers

By:
  1. Christine Baker-Smith

Infrastructure Week 2026: Takeaways for Local Governments

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  1. Annie Mazzarella
  2. Melissa Williams

How Milwaukee is Boosting Connectivity for First Responders

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  1. NLC Partnerships

The Policy Compass in Dubuque, Iowa: Building Equity through Smarter, Shared Data

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Sally AI Masterclass: National Municipal Cyber Resilience Program 

  1. CyberAlliance

How NLC’s AI & Emerging Tech Forum Is Advancing Responsible AI in Local Government

By:
  1. Christopher Jordan

What Is Drone as First Responder? And Why Are Cities Adopting It?

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  1. Brinc

Railroads’ Safety Investments Showed Progress

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  1. NLC Partnerships

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Key Questions to Ask When Considering Data Centers in Your Community

Why Vehicle Data Access Matters for Local Governments

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  1. NLC Partnerships

National League of Cities Launches AI & Emerging Technology Forum to Support Local Governments

Powering the Digital Age: Propane’s Role in Data Center Resilience and Low-Emission Power

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  1. NLC Partnerships

Understanding EPA’s Reuse Considerations for Data Centers on Brownfield and Superfund Sites

By:
  1. Christopher Jordan

What Does “Efficiency” Really Mean for Cities Right Now?

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  1. NLC Partnerships

AI in Local Government: Lessons from 2025 and Emerging Cyber Threats in 2026

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  1. NLC Partnerships

Cybersecurity Isn’t the Problem: Cyber Risk Governance Is

By:
  1. CyberAlliance

HelloNation: Bring Your City’s Story to Life

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  1. CGI Digital