Ratings Agency Flags Warming Climate As Issue to Watch for Utah
The state is currently in the depths of a drought.
When the Honors System Short-Changes State Parks
An audit found that one-third of park visitors in this state didn’t pay an entrance fee.
Can ‘Mad Libs’ Save Our Failing Infrastructure?
A resiliency team takes an out-of-the-box approach to America’s least sexy problem.
Soda Makers, Grocers Dump Millions Into Anti-Tax Ballot Initiatives
Washington and Oregon voters will decide on measures that would prohibit certain taxes on sugary drinks and grocery businesses.
A Growing Gap Between Healthier and Worse Off Pension Plans
New research offers a dim assessment of some of the most poorly funded state and local public retirement systems.
Why All Lotteries Are Based on a Lie
Even if you win the $1.6 billion, you don't really get $1.6 billion.
Study Shows Why State Pension Plans May Want to Avoid External Asset Management
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Rare polio-like disease spreads to 22 states … Tornado Alley’s eastward shift … and disaster unemployment insurance in Florida.
Poll: Rural Americans Optimistic About the Future
The rosy outlook comes despite concerns over local economies and health-care costs.
Use of State Education Savings Plans Rising—Along With Revenue Impact
Trend that started before the 529 program’s 2017 expansion could affect federal and state costs
Deficit Laden Federal Finances Stir Uncertainty for Future State Aid
Low Federal Reserve interest rates are a concern as well when it comes to how the nation will respond to the next recession.
An Infrastructure Information Gap States Are Struggling to Solve
Getting a grasp on deferred maintenance has proven to be difficult.
An Important Pension Lesson: Why You Shouldn’t Use ‘Discount Rate’ and ‘Investment Rate’ Interchangeably
COMMENTARY | New Jersey’s former state comptroller and budget director discusses why pension rules for the discount rate are confusing, not comparable and troubling.
The States That Could Be Derailed By an Economic Downturn
New research shows that some states have improved their ability to cope with a recession. Others remain less prepared.
In Tax-Free States, Businesses Squirm at Collecting Online Sales Taxes for Others
Many states are looking at how they can tax more online sales. But for states that don't collect sales tax, the issue is different.
City Revenue Growth Is Slowing Down
That's according to the latest National League of Cities fiscal conditions report.
States See Energy Boom Along With Economic Expansion
Oil and gas production increased by nearly half in New Mexico over the past year, 29 percent in Texas and Colorado, and 19 percent in North Dakota and Oklahoma, according to federal figures as of June.
On the Front Lines of Wildfires, Counties Fear Waning Funding
COMMENTARY | County officials say that "payments in lieu of taxes" are necessary for providing key services, including fighting wildfires.
Show Me the Money: Sports Betting Off and Running
Several states started to allow sports betting after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning a federal ban. More are expected to follow.
Rural Water Group Keeps Up Push for Changes to Lending Programs
The utility group wants the changes included in a final version of water infrastructure legislation taking shape in Congress.
A New Accelerator for Community-Owned Broadband Networks
Some of the communities selected will be able to begin building within a matter of months.
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