Virus’ Hit to Sales Tax Revenues is Coming Into Focus and It’s Not Good
New data shows a 10%, or $42 billion, drop in state and local sales tax receipts in the second quarter. Factors like whether groceries are taxed appear to be affecting collections in some states.
New Jersey Could Allow Local Governments to Borrow to Avoid Budget Cuts
Lawmakers this week approved legislation that would allow county and municipal governments to issue "coronavirus relief bonds" they would then pay back over 10 years.
The States With the Worst Public Sector Job Losses During the Coronavirus Crisis
Forty-nine states have had declines in state and local government employment since February. Some have fared worse than others.
State, Local Disagreements About Coronavirus Funding Boil Over
In Miami-Dade County, officials with the city of Miami are threatening a possible lawsuit, saying the county has shortchanged them. County officials say they need to be conservative with the limited funding.
Covid-19 Could Permanently Close Up to a Third of Museums
The devastating financial impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is being felt at cultural institutions across the country, according to a survey of more than 750 museum directors.
Local Rollout of Contact Tracing Apps Can Help Combat Skepticism, Experts Say
The smartphone technology can be useful for notifying people who’ve come in contact with someone infected with the coronavirus, but getting people to download the apps is proving to be a challenge.
Goodbye, Confederate Statues. Hello, Dolly Parton and Chef Boyardee?
There's little consensus on what to put up in place of Confederate monuments and other controversial political statues.
Don't Want to Wear a Mask? In Some Places, It Could Cost You.
States and cities are introducing penalties for people who don't comply with mandatory mask policies. But enforcement is tricky, with some public officials and civil rights experts arguing fines are counterproductive.
Families of Prisoners Sue Over High Cost of Phone Calls
The lawsuit alleges three private companies that provide telecom services in prisons lied to state and local governments about the cost of doing business.
Know a Teen Who Needs a Summer Job? Covid-19 Response Is Hiring.
Officials in several states are expanding existing seasonal job programs to include new opportunities to help with government-led coronavirus response efforts.
State and Local Government Jobs Flat in June, But Employment Levels Still Low
Employment in the sector is down by about 1.5 million since the coronavirus hit.
One State is Manufacturing Free Masks for Any Resident Who Wants One
Since April, the state of Utah and area manufacturers have supplied more than 1 million masks to state residents for free.
State Fairs Are the Latest Casualty of Covid-19
At least 15 states have canceled their annual fairs due to public health concerns amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, while others are moving ahead with modified, pared-down events.
As Coronavirus Spreads, So Do Mandatory Mask Policies
More state and local leaders are passing mandatory mask policies—including California on Thursday—to help slow the spread of coronavirus, which is rising in some places as restrictions are loosened.
Virus is Squeezing State and Local Public Workers’ Personal Finances, Survey Finds
Employees are also worried about the amount of debt they are carrying, while some said they will save less for retirement.
Coronavirus Sparks New Debate Over City's Fireworks Ban
City officials in Bismarck, North Dakota may ask voters whether they'd like to repeal a ban on home fireworks within the city limits, a proposal the mayor said was partially motivated by his desire to provide families with more activities to do together at home.
San Francisco Voters to Decide on Taxing Companies With Outsized Executive Pay
Local elected leaders are sending the tax plan to the ballot, citing concerns about equity and the large hole that the coronavirus has blown in the city's budget.
Trump Signs Police Reform Executive Order to Encourage More Training, Other Changes
The order will incentivize police departments to meet use of force training and certification standards, share information about excessive use of force complaints and to dispatch social workers with police on certain calls.
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Limits of Legal Immunity for Police
The court decided not to consider eight cases that challenge the legal doctrine of qualified immunity, which has been used to throw out civil lawsuits about police use of force.
Is It Time to Create a National Registry of Police Misconduct?
Police officers who are fired for misconduct can often find law enforcement jobs in different jurisdictions. Some lawmakers think a national registry could prevent cops with shady records from being hired again.
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