Cities and States Experiment With New Ways to Attract and Keep Talent
A new report looks at how states and localities are harnessing their “brands” and reworking benefits to bolster their workforces.
Cemetery Case Could Change Path for Property Rights Claims Against Local Governments
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in Knick v. Township of Scott, which has implications for how challenges over governmental "taking" make it to federal court.
New Index Ranks States by Business Tax Climate
Similar rankings have attracted scrutiny in the past.
New Congressional Deal Could Unlock More Money for Mitigation Projects Before Disasters Strike
The legislation gets mixed reviews, as funding provisions in it are weaker than they were in an earlier draft.
Lawsuit Will Test State Plan to Shift Retiree Drug Coverage to Medicare
Maryland enacted changes to save billions of dollars on health care coverage for retired public employees. But a rollback of prescription drug benefits has led to a court challenge.
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.
State Lawmakers to Congress: Butt Out of Online Sales Taxes
The National Conference of State Legislatures is asking leaders on Capitol Hill to refrain from legislating around the recent South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Supreme Court decision.
Lawmaker Wants to Get ‘Fake Revenue’ Out of His State’s Budgeting Process
Pennsylvania state Rep. Seth Grove is pushing for consensus budget forecasting.
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.
How Incomes Compared Last Year Across States and Metro Areas
New data from the Census Bureau show how median household income levels stacked up around the U.S. in 2017.
City Revenue Growth Is Slowing Down
That's according to the latest National League of Cities fiscal conditions report.
The States and Metro Areas Where Poverty Was Highest Last Year
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau offer a look at the states and metro areas that have been grappling with the nation’s highest poverty rates, as well as income inequality.
Revisiting a 50-Year Old Economic Development Tool
New research offers a fresh look at tax increment financing.
Mayors Seek to Offset 'Diminished' Federal Role on Climate Change
They're meeting with business leaders in San Francisco this week to discuss the issue.
'Tax Reform 2.0' Would Permanently Curtail State and Local Deduction
Some state and local government leaders have chafed at the cap on the so-called SALT deduction.
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.
Emerging Plan Would Rework Payments for Forest Counties
Two senators are working on a proposal meant to get local governments in logging country off a funding "rollercoaster."
Mayors Press for 'Opportunity Zones' Regulations in Treasury Meeting
U.S. Conference of Mayors leaders say they're eager for capital to start flowing under the new economic development program.
Teacher Pay Lags Badly Compared to Other Jobs, Study Finds
New research shows public educators face a growing “compensation penalty.”
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