The Mayor’s Guide to Spending Federal Aid
COMMENTARY | Cities should use the rescue funds to make big and bold changes that will propel them into the future.
Restaurants Urge Mayors to Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter
The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to the U.S. Conference of Mayors warning that thousands more restaurants could close without support to keep outdoor dining going.
A Breakdown of the Black-White Homeownership Inequality Gap
Homeownership is less achievable for Black Americans and they live in neighborhoods with houses valued at $48,000 less than white families’ homes, a new report reveals.
Tax or Treat! State Laws on Candy Taxation Vary Wildly
Whether you pay tax on your Halloween treat supply depends on which state you live in and how it defines candy.
Creating More Capital for Underserved Communities Through State-owned Banks
COMMENTARY | Several states are considering establishing a banking system to boost the financial health of their local economies.
How Cities and Counties Are Prioritizing American Rescue Plan Funds
Infrastructure was the top investment priority for communities of all sizes, followed by replacing lost public sector revenue, according to a recent report.
Does Raising the Minimum Wage Kill Jobs?
COMMENTARY | The question is actually one of the most studied in all of economics and still doesn’t have a definitive answer – though Nobel-winning economist David Card got us closer.
Emerging Trends in Real Estate Impacting Cities and States
Two-thirds of real estate professionals surveyed believe that fewer than 75% of workers will come back to the office at least three days a week in 2022, and that the need for more office space will likely decrease by up to 15% in the next three years.
Homebuyer ‘Love Letters’ May Stir Bias. (But They Often Work.)
It’s a financial transaction, not a seduction.
State and Local Government Job Growth Lags Behind Private Sector
City and county payrolls are down more than 5% from pre-pandemic totals, excluding education positions, according to a report.
Museums, Cultural Institutions Cut Jobs Despite PPP Loans, Report Finds
More than 14,400 employees were laid off from 288 institutions that received federal loans meant to help preserve jobs, according to a public service employees union.
Small States Cry Foul on Federal Rental Relief Redistribution
They don’t want to forfeit unspent money to other states.
Governments Face Soaring Costs Burying Poor and Unclaimed Dead
Individual burials can be $2,000. The costs have increased dramatically during the pandemic, with some communities turning to federal aid to help cover the expense.
More Than 500,000 Public Workers Likely to See Debt Relief Under Student Loan Forgiveness Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Education announced a host of changes Wednesday to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which guarantees debt forgiveness to qualifying public sector employees.
67% of Cities Plan to Use ARPA for Lost Revenue
Cities are more likely to use money to replace lost tax revenues than to spend on infrastructure, according to a National League of Cities report.
Best States to Save for Retirement
New Hampshire tops the list of best states to save, offering a more affordable housing market and lower taxes, according to a recent report. Other top states are in the West.
Treasury Outlines How it Will Claw Back Rental Aid From Slow Spenders
The department plans to redistribute the money to jurisdictions that are moving faster to get it to struggling renters and landlords.
Can the US Create Universal Pre-K Without Repeating Past Mistakes?
A proposed $450 billion investment in child care and preschool could fundamentally change the nation’s approach to early learning — but getting the right money to the right people is complicated.
How Public Pensions Fared During a Year Marked by the Pandemic
An analysis shows no clear signs of severe damage last year to the funds, although the share meeting a funding benchmark did fall.
House Delays Infrastructure Vote as Democrats Struggle to Reach Deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted a vote on the infrastructure bill Thursday but without agreement on a broader social spending package, dozens of members of the Democratic party said they wouldn’t back the public works measure.
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