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Flagship nlc Reports

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Oct 17, 2024

City Fiscal Conditions 2024

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

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Jul 24, 2024

State of the Cities 2024

The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…

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Apr 30, 2024

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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2025 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…

Local Government Priorities for the Trump-Vance Administration in the First 100 Days

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.

Presidential Actions Summary: Impact to Local Governments 

Updated as of March 20, 2025 The Trump-Vance Administration is moving swiftly to enact President Trump’s agenda through existing federal programs across all federal agencies, including those that directly support…

Building a Strong Economy Together: Conversations from Congressional City Conference 

5 Steps to Accelerate Your Advocacy After NLC’s 2025 Congressional City Conference

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From the Event: Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant RFP Information Session
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From the Event: How Municipalities of All Sizes Are Building the Financial Stability of Residents
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From the Event: Enhancing Community Engagement: The Healthy Housing Message Guide Toolkit
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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Accelerating America’s Housing Comeback with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
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From the Event: How Apprenticeships Can Strengthen the Municipal Workforce
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Building a Strong Economy Together: Conversations from Congressional City Conference 
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Case Studies

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Hopkinton, NH: Paid Leave with No Preemption
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Ferndale, MI: Paid Leave with State Preemption of Local Government Supervision of Private Employers
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Memphis, TN: Missing Middle Housing
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Austin, TX: Small Scale Developer Training Program
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San Antonio, TX: Strategic Housing Implementation Plan
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Buffalo, NY: Green Code: Unified Development Ordinance
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ARPA Resources

Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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FAQs: Meeting the ARPA SLFRF Reporting Deadline

By:
  1. Dante Moreno

ARPA SLFRF Reporting Language: What to Know

By:
  1. Dante Moreno

What Cities Need to Know about Lead Service Line Replacement Requirements – and How to Fund It

By:
  1. Ayesha Mehrotra

Five Years Since the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reflections from NLC CEO & Executive Director Clarence Anthony

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony

5 Reasons the American Community Survey is Essential for Cities

By:
  1. Dante Moreno

Act Now if You’re Behind on ARPA SLFRF: Non-Compliance Explained

By:
  1. Dante Moreno

5 Steps to Accelerate Your Advocacy After NLC’s 2025 Congressional City Conference

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  1. Jeremy Grossman

Update on Elective Pay Tax Credits: What Cities Need to Know

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  1. Dante Moreno
  2. Carolyn Berndt

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From the Event: Municipal Bonds 102

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From the Event: NLC’s 2025 Federal Action Agenda