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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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Featured resources: The first 100 days of the trump-vance administration

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: 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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CitiesSpeak Podcast: Elevating the Perspective of Local Leadership in Congress with Rep. Greg Stanton
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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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Fayetteville, AR: Pre-Approved Architectural Designs for Residential Development 
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Tempe, AZ: Hometown for All Housing
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Chelsea, MA: Island End River Coastal Flood Resilience Project 
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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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Catalyzing Biodiversity on Buildings

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  1. CitiesSpeak Guest

Powering The Future: How Chick-fil-A is Testing Solar Microgrids

Innovative Approaches to Dual-Purpose Solar

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  1. Kelly Aves

CitiesSpeak Podcast: Accelerating America’s Housing Comeback with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

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

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  1. Ayesha Mehrotra

Advancing Cities of the Future with Sustainability and Innovation

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  1. Catherine L. Werner

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

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  1. Clarence E. Anthony

Celebrating Women in Municipal Government

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  1. Fiona Duncan

How Diversified Funding Can Improve Public Health in Your City

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  1. Megan Greig

How NLC’s Filling the Gap Tool Helps Communities Unlock Housing Finance

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  1. Stephanie Onuaja
  2. Sarah Minster