Trump Administration Seeks ‘New Vehicle’ For Economic Development
An adviser to the president offered insight Wednesday into the White House strategy for places with distressed economies.
Latest Senate Tax Plan Would Tweak Low-Income Housing Credit Program
Affordable housing advocates endorsed the changes. But they also continued to voice worries about the fate of private activity bonds.
Why Local Government Is More Innovative, But Also Gets More Blame
Philanthropies and the private sector are assuming more risk associated with infrastructure projects in lieu of much-needed federal funding.
Senate Tax Plan Would Completely Scrap State and Local Deduction
Republicans in the chamber unveiled a tax overhaul proposal that deviates from House legislation in other areas as well.
Changes to Bond Rules in GOP Tax Bill Could Shake Up Infrastructure Financing
A staff member with the Government Finance Officers Association described the potential fallout from bond-related provisions as “immediate and severe.”
House GOP Firm on SALT Rollback in Tax Bill, Despite State, Local Protests
Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced their sweeping proposal to rewrite the U.S. tax code.
How Much Is the State and Local Property Tax Deduction Worth?
House Republicans are set to unveil their tax plan this week. Retaining a deduction for state and local property taxes promises to change the math.
Ways and Means Chair: Property Tax Deduction to Remain Intact Under GOP Tax Plan
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady's comments have implications for the fate of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, as the Republican push to rewrite the nation's tax code continues.
The Places at Greatest Risk of Being Undercounted in the 2020 Census
A new interactive mapping tool helps to identify them.
Survey of U.S. City Halls Shows Why Quality Census Data Is Vital for Local Governments
A lack of Census Bureau leadership and funding could taint federal data and jeopardize local operations, according to the Sunlight Foundation.
Trump Opioid Declaration Falls Short in One Key Area—Money
“We’re pleased to see that the administration is calling attention to the opioid epidemic, but we are concerned that this comes without any new resources,” according to NACCHO interim director Laura Hanen.
U.S. Senate Passes $36.5 Billion Disaster Aid Bill
The legislation will next go to the White House for President Trump's signature.
Phoenix Clarifies Where It Stands on U.S. Immigration Policy
The city has revised protocols for school resource and traffic officers and publicized those reforms to alleviate immigrant residents’ fears they’re being profiled.
HUD Offers an Update on $7.4 Billion in Disaster Grant Funding
The agency also announced it will funnel about $58 million to the state of Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.
U.S. Senate Approves Tax-Related Amendment State and Local Groups Oppose
“This is a disappointment,” a lead National Governors Association staffer said of the measure, which could have implications for the state and local tax deduction.
Scoring U.S. Cities on Their ‘Reproductive Freedom’
San Francisco earned top marks, according to a new National Institute for Reproductive Health report. Where does your city rate?
Mayors Not Letting Up in Fight to Preserve the State and Local Tax Deduction
“We’ll see who’s got the numbers… Who’s got the votes,” according to Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
U.S. House Intergovernmental Task Force Delves Into Federalism Issues
The dean of Yale Law School was among those who spoke to the recently launched panel as it met for the second time.
‘You're Not Going to See a Gas Tax Increase. It's Just Not Gonna Happen.’
House lawmakers mull road and transit issues as they wait for the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan.
The White House Lays Out Its Conditions for Extending DACA
The Trump administration provided a list of immigration reforms it wants fulfilled for a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants.
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