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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: IRS Reporting
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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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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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Getting Moving with SMART Grants

One Application, Three Transportation Grants

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Apply Now for Billions in Transportation Grants

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  1. Kyle Funk
  2. McKaia Dykema
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New Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Coming Soon

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  2. Kyle Funk
  3. Brittney D. Kohler

Federal Rail Crossing Grants Moving Across America

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  2. McKaia Dykema
  3. Kyle Funk

Using Transit Development Grants in Your City

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. McKaia Dykema

Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon

Transit Grants Now Come with Worker Training

Best Infrastructure Grants for Small Cities

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. McKaia Dykema
  3. Kyle Funk