Analysis: The States with the Largest and Smallest Tax Increases
Legislatures have implemented or are considering tax policy changes that will impact their states’ budgets in fiscal year 2022, according to analysis by Fitch Ratings.
Survey: The Top Challenges for State and Local Government Workforces
The Covid-19 pandemic caused cuts in benefits, pay freezes, furloughs and layoffs, but there have been some positive changes this year, according to a recent survey.
Survey: The States Where Residents Feel Least and Most Safe
Concerns about mass shootings, personal violence, property crime and package theft are the things Americans are most worried about, according to a recent national safety survey.
How Much Will it Cost to Replace All Lead Water Pipes in the U.S.?
The initial price is high, but the public health and economic benefits outweigh the costs in the long run, according to research by the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
Treasury Says It Has Already Distributed $105B in State, Local Aid
That's about one-third of the total $350 billion available from the American Rescue Plan relief fund for states and localities, which launched less than two weeks ago.
Poll: 51% of Employees Still Working Remotely
Although the number of people working remotely has remained consistent over the past year, the percentages vary widely by occupation—and 40% of white-collar workers say they prefer home over the office, according to a Gallup poll.
Report: Black Americans Continue to Face Economic Hardship due to Covid-19
Better educated and older Black adults are faring better than younger, less educated ones who have lost jobs and faced wage cuts at higher rates, making it harder for them to achieve their long-term financial goals, according to the Pew Research Center.
The States Where Vaccination Rates are Highest
Northeastern states lead the nation with at least 65% of residents receiving one vaccine shot, CDC figures show. Several western states also have high numbers.
Analysis: How Governments Can Effectively Spend American Rescue Plan Funds
If they spend wisely, states and localities can put their budgets and economies in a better position—now and in the future, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Report: What City Officials Need to Know About Facial Recognition Technology
How local governments are deploying facial recognition systems, as well as the technology's benefits and challenges, are addressed in a report from the National League of Cities.
Boosting Covid-19 Vaccinations with $1 million Prizes, Free Crawfish, Hunting Licenses and More
Along with businesses, state and local governments are offering a growing variety of perks to get residents hesitant about the shots to roll up their sleeves.
Report: How the American Rescue Plan will Affect State Taxes
Increases in the federal earned income tax credit and child tax credit will boost state tax credits in 25 states, according to the Tax Policy Center.
Report: Flooding has Devastating Effects on Affordable Housing
People of color, seniors and the disabled are most at risk of flooding's financial and health risks, according to academic research on coastal areas in the U.S.
Report: The 4 Biggest State Redistricting Challenges
Political strife, legal matters, population shifts and census data delays are issues that will make redistricting in the next year the most onerous in history, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
Analysis: All 50 States Experience Historic Personal Income Growth in 2020
The rise in personal incomes nationwide is the biggest in 20 years, and because of the pandemic, can largely be attributed to unprecedented government assistance, according to a Pew report.
Poll: Water Pollution Americans' Top Environmental Concern
Among six environmental harms people are most worried about, polluted drinking water and lakes and rivers continually rank high on an annual Gallup survey.
Analysis: US Rent Debt Totals Nearly $20B due to Covid-19
Southern states have the largest share of renters with debt, although cities with the most people behind on rent are in California, New York, New Jersey and Florida, according to a recent report.
General, Selective Sales Tax Bases Vary Widely Across States, Report Shows
The range is 36% to 91%, according to the Tax Policy Center. It warned states that raising general sales taxes on businesses due to budget uncertainty might cause higher prices on goods and services.
4 Ways States Can Mitigate K-12 Student Learning Losses
A paper from the National Association of Governors and the nation’s school chiefs reviews what steps states are taking to help students make up for Covid-slide gaps and recommends new strategies and approaches.
Report: As U.S. Black Population Grows, Self-Identity Diversifies
A Pew Research Center study shows expanding intermarriage and international migration shifts how Black residents identify themselves.
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