National League of Cities

Washington, D.C. — A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Michael Vargas (Perris, Calif.) discussing how Perris is using arts and culture initiatives to strengthen community health, build civic pride and bring residents together. Recorded during the 2026 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., the conversation ...

Washington, D.C. — A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Councilmember Kristina Walker (Tacoma, Wash.) discussing how Tacoma used NLC’s Policy and Systems Change Compass to strengthen and streamline its policymaking process. In conversation with Melanie Fonder Kaye, Senior Executive and Director of Digital Engagement, Marketin...

Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) urges broad bipartisan support for the House “21st Century Road to Housing Act,” which maintains and improves housing supply provisions important to cities, towns and villages. NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Ky., issued the following statement: “Local leaders across the country are alre...

Washington, D.C. – In response to the bipartisan delivery of the BUILD America 250 Act by Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen on Tuesday, May 19, the National League of Cities (NLC) President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Ky., issued the following statement: “The National League of Cities applauds Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick […...

Highlights Fiscal Pressures, Core Priorities, and Uneven Asset Conditions Across U.S. Cities Washington, D.C. —  The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report (MIC) 2026 offers a timely snapshot of how cities, towns and villages across the country are managing aging infrastructure amid rising costs, workforce shortages and shifting funding ...