Local Government Officials Buck ‘Big Six’ Tax Reform at the Expense of SALT

With the GOP’s new tax plan the state and local tax deduction many jurisdictions rely on is on the chopping block, prompting concerns about future “double taxation.”

Q&A: An Oregon Mayor Talks Tax Reform and DACA on Capitol Hill

Gresham’s Shane Bemis, a Republican, is among the U.S. Conference of Mayors members visiting the nation's capital ahead of the Republicans releasing their tax reform proposal.

Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’

Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."

Wisconsin Mayor Fears Concessions on DACA Could Threaten Other Immigrants

“We’re not willing to trade DACAs for their parents, DACAs for their siblings, DACAs for a wall,” according to Madison’s Paul Soglin.

Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress

Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.

Leaders of State and Local Groups Offer Their Thoughts on a ‘Transactional’ White House

The executive directors of the National Governors Association, National League of Cities and National Association of Counties joined Route Fifty on Tuesday for a discussion about intergovernmental affairs.

U.S. House’s Intergovernmental Task Force Set to Reconvene

Here’s the latest on the panel, which is exploring the federal relationship with state, local and tribal governments.

Federal Court Blocks Trump's Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

A judge in Illinois temporarily put the initiative on hold while legal proceedings continue.

$144.1 Million in New Federal Grants Announced to Help Fight Opioid Crisis

Funding will help expand treatment and recovery services to pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with substance abuse.

Self-Driving Vehicle Discussion in Congress Turns Toward Trucks

“I would argue that it makes sense not to have two safety standards out there,” says the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee. But not everyone is so sure.

Signs of a Financial Slowdown for City Governments

“The fiscal winds seem to be shifting a bit,” says a National League of Cities researcher.

Michigan Congressman on Muni Bond Tax Break: 'Municipal Governments Need to Speak Up'

The tax exemption is seen as a possible target for offsetting rate cuts as part of planned efforts to overhaul the federal tax code.

Amendments to Raise CDBG Funding Pass as U.S. House Considers Spending Bill

The changes would bring Community Development Block Grant funding more closely in line with this year’s levels, and the amount proposed in a Senate bill.

U.S. DOT Opens Latest Round of TIGER Grant Funding. Will It Be the Last?

President Trump has proposed axing funding for the transportation program. There’s disagreement between the House and Senate on whether to go along with that plan.

Mayors Back Dreamers Ahead of Trump DACA Decision

Should the president rescind deportation protections for the young immigrants, Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan hinted at a humane “legislative solution.”

Despite Foggy Details, State and Local Leaders See Promise in Trump’s Infrastructure Push

Senior White House officials met Wednesday with state and local government representatives to discuss the president's pending public works package.

Trump Order Rolls Back Obama Rules on State and Local Law Enforcement Equipment

Limited by the Obama administration in an effort to ease racial tensions between officers and the communities they patrol, the federal 1033 program has been reinstated with police support.

In ‘Sanctuary City’ Remarks, Sessions Contrasts Miami-Dade County With Chicago

As the Trump administration looks to tie immigration enforcement compliance to federal grant funding, the U.S. attorney general continues to grumble about the nation’s third-largest city.

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