‘This Is Devastating to the Cities. It Is Even More Devastating to Rural Areas’
A funding fight is brewing on Capitol Hill over the White House’s proposed cuts to Community Development Block Grants and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
The Unworkable Math of Trump’s Budget
Economists say the document doesn’t account for the costs of tax cuts and its other policy proposals.
Trump’s Not Backing Down on Cuts to Local Government Programs
His full budget proposal, which came out on Tuesday, mirrors a blueprint issued in March, and proposes controversial cuts to funding that supports federal grants and loans.
Tax Revenue Has Recovered in 31 States, Despite Flat Q3
Overall, state tax revenue has bounced back more slowly after the 2007-09 recession than the three previous downturns.
Here’s How Much Trump Wants to Spend Annually on His Proposed Infrastructure Program
Budget documents released Monday show yearly funding levels through 2027.
White House Hasn’t Ruled Out Cutting the Muni Bond Tax Exemption
“They didn’t say if it was gonna go away or not… It’s just on the table.”
Hartford Suffers Downgrade, as Connecticut Struggles With Its Budget
Uncertainty about state aid has analysts concerned about capital city’s general obligation and stadium bonds.
The Already Staggering Unpaid Bill Pile in Illinois Continues to Grow
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kentucky AG looks at governor’s possible “personal enrichment”; ACLU sues Delaware town over code enforcement; and San José’s alternate energy action.
Trump Administration Is Still Talking About the TIGER Grant Program
The White House proposed nixing funding for the transportation grants entirely in a budget blueprint sent to Congress earlier this year.
Legal Judgments Can Add to Local Government Distress
Of the 18 general purpose local government bankruptcies filed since 2006, legal judgments have been an important factor in five, or nearly 30 percent, according to research by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Counties Provide the Local Lens for Infrastructure Package
In a guest article, Hennepin County, Minn., Commissioner Peter McLaughlin advocates for an “all of the above” approach to federal investment in infrastructure.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Will Favor States, Localities With Money Lined Up, Chao Says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also said Monday that the White House would soon release new details about the proposal.
More Bad News as Connecticut Grapples With Its Deepening Budget Crisis
Revenue shortfalls put the state $5 billion in the hole against a $36 billion biennial spending plan.
Distribution of Grants Proposed for Elimination by White House Varies Widely
Twenty of the federal programs that FFIS tracks have been recommended for termination.
Higher Gas Taxes Won't Work
We need a better way to make sure road users pay. Mileage fees could be the answer.
Spurring Digital Government Using Grants IT
Data should be used to answer not only “What are we doing today?” but also “What should we be doing differently tomorrow?”
‘We Can’t Fix Alaska on Cuts Alone’
With his state on shaky fiscal ground, Gov. Bill Walker is trying to thaw the ice as deadlocked legislative leaders try to resolve their differences and find a way to generate new revenue.
With Billions in Recession-Era Highway Grants, Why Were Improvements Limited?
New research explores this question at a time when the Trump administration is weighing plans for a new infrastructure spending program.
As White House Formulates Infrastructure Plan, Talks With State and Local Groups Continue
“I would say that there's been direct communications at least once a month for the last several months,” said a staff member with the National Governors Association.
N.Y. Budget Deal Includes ‘Federal Financial Response Mechanism’ for Cuomo
With cuts from Congress and Trump “inevitable,” the governor said that “it’s very important not put our financial feet in concrete but that we can adjust when we need to.”
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