Counties Say Virus Relief Fund is Shorting Them by Billions
The National Association of Counties is pushing to change federal guidelines for how the money will be distributed to states and larger-sized local governments.
Half of Cities Expect to Cut Public Services Due to Pandemic
As local leaders urge more funding for cities, Congress is locked in a stalemate over funding priorities.
Unions Pushing for Billions in State and Local Coronavirus Aid
Labor groups representing hundreds of thousands of public employees want to see Congress funnel at least another $300 billion to state and local governments.
Small, Mid-Sized Cities Currently Cut Out of Direct Coronavirus Funding
With tax revenues down sharply, all local governments are hurting. But leaders of small and mid-sized jurisdictions in particular are arguing that they need more support.
Bruises from Coronavirus Begin to Show on State Budgets
Recent days have seen spending reductions and downbeat revenue forecasts.
In an Airport City, Coronavirus Travel Slump Stokes Budget Worries
SeaTac, Washington is in relatively good financial shape. But its tax revenues depend heavily on a sector that’s taking a beating during the disease outbreak.
Extended Income Tax Deadline Is Yet Another Coronavirus Budget Curveball for States
Shifting the due date for income tax filings to July from April will likely create some budget gaps that states will have to manage in the final months of their fiscal years.
Coronavirus Is Slamming State Unemployment Systems
Funding is one concern, another is handling an unprecedented wave of claims.
Move by Fed May Help Shore Up Short-Term Borrowing for States and Localities
The municipal bond market is experiencing a massive crunch as investors react to the coronavirus pandemic.
As Ridership and Revenues Plunge, Transit Agencies Seek Financial Aid
The coronavirus has far fewer people riding buses and trains. Tax revenues going towards transit are in line to take a hit as well.
Coronavirus Threatens to Blow Big Holes in State Budgets
States are dealing with financial uncertainty as they spend to combat the virus, but also face the possibility of lost revenues as the disease puts a major drag on the economy.
Costs to Combat Coronavirus Mount in an Epicenter of the Outbreak
In King County, Washington alone, the local government is spending about $100,000 a day responding to the public health crisis, according to one lawmaker.
State Lawmakers Face Uphill Battles as They Seek to Tax More Services
Maryland is the latest state to consider such a proposal. What many experts regard as “good tax policy” is often a tough political sell.
America is Aging and That Could Present Problems for Some States
In about 15 years, the number of people 65 and over is expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
Deep Dive Into State Budgeting Practices Finds Improvements
But circumstances vary widely between states, while pension and health care costs remain a concern.
Safety Net Programs, Local Grants on Chopping Block in Trump Budget
Trump’s $4.89 trillion budget proposal faces an uphill battle with Democrats in Congress, who were critical of domestic spending cuts.
Using Data to Ensure Equitable Funding for Parks
Cities are beginning to use data to allocate funding to parks in low-income and blighted neighborhoods that haven't seen investment for years, a new report found.
Measuring the Cost of a State’s Car Economy
A new study attempts to come up with a dollar figure for how much cars, trucks and roads cost Massachusetts each year.
State Lawmakers Backtrack on a Tax Code Revamp
Utah officials say they plan to scrap a law they passed just last month after it attracted widespread public opposition, in part because of a tax hike on groceries.
Lawmaker Sees State Rainy Day Fund as Lifeline For Localities Battling Big-Box Stores Over Taxes
The Indiana legislation could assist local governments dealing with “dark-store theory” property tax appeals.
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