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States had another year of exceptional revenue growth driven by a number of factors, but the conversation around how to reward taxpayers is complicated. → Read More
New federal aid offers welcome relief for many local governments, which have seen their financial difficulties upstaged at times by better-than-expected state revenues. → Read More
Pension earnings came up short this year. Eventually, that will require bigger contributions to make up the difference. → Read More
Districts that can largely support themselves with local tax dollars are in a better position as the economic downturn continues. → Read More
Faced with a supply chain disrupted by the coronavirus, agriculture departments and farm bureaus are striving to connect farmers with food banks and potential buyers. → Read More
It’s not looking good, but don’t panic just yet. → Read More
The Supreme Court’s year-old Wayfair decision allows most U.S. states to collect sales tax from online shopping. Can cities expect a revenue bump? → Read More
Once-popular public golf courses have become a strain on many cities’ budgets. Are municipal greens still up to par? → Read More
The public is willing to raise some taxes, but only ones that create unreliable revenue streams. → Read More
A proposal before Congress would expand a provision that gives small governments and districts access to cheaper financing. → Read More
New research released this week shows that even pension plans with big unfunded liabilities are likely to survive in the long term. → Read More
The state is drawing inspiration from the gambling industry to get cannabis businesses access to banks. → Read More
West Sacramento, Calif.'s Christopher Cabaldon has revived his town and become a player on the national stage. → Read More
Still, a few states may miss the July deadline, leading to a government shutdown in some. → Read More
Congress passed a long-delayed bill to help places recover from past (and future) natural disasters. President Trump is expected to sign it. → Read More
Funerals have become a luxury that many Americans can’t afford. Cities and counties are paying the price. → Read More
A week after San Francisco ended its "Twitter tax break," Washington, D.C., ditched some incentives for tech companies. → Read More
Most states have improved their finances since the last one. → Read More
New studies shed light on how low-income children can beat the odds that are against them in school and beyond. → Read More
There's a growing movement to, but some say it's a misguided policy. → Read More