Despite Slow Growth, Tax Revenue Has Recovered in 29 States
Most states recorded more robust growth in overall tax collections at the start of fiscal 2018, according to preliminary data collected by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government. But federal tax reform has brought plenty of uncertainty.
Iowa’s Costly Tunnels Cause Ongoing Headache for State
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Some want Detroit to exclude a recalcitrant suburban neighbor; Bay Area cities gearing up for autonomous vehicles; New Jersey praised for bail system overhaul; souring tribal relations in an Oklahoma county.
Trump’s Historic Medicaid Shift Goes Beyond Work Requirements
All the states requesting Medicaid work requirements are led by Republican governors who tout the “it’s a trampoline, not a hammock” approach to the social services safety net.
When You Give Alaskans a Universal Basic Income, They Still Keep Working
Public support for the Alaska Permanent Fund has deepened in the past generation, despite the prospect of raising taxes.
Arizona Proposal Would Let Citizens Use Bitcoin To Pay Taxes
There might be another use for Bitcoin.
The One Thing Infrastructure Experts Feel the Federal Budget Needs Desperately
Hint: 24 states, seeking new revenue, have already done it.
Congress May Resurrect Earmarks. In Some States, They Never Went Away
States say earmarks unclog the wheels of government. But what about wasteful spending?
Contempt for Court
Republican lawmakers are increasingly showing disdain for decisions made by the judicial branch—and by extension the rule of law.
Welcome Robot Overlords! Now We Can Get Some Real Work Done.
Despite tech transforming government, public employees aren’t concerned for their jobs. Maybe because it’s letting them focus on the work they signed up for.
Meet West Virginia’s New Drug Czar: Dr. Michael Brumage
“The main thing I want to bring with me to the table is an all-hands approach,” Brumage told Route Fifty. “This is not just about law enforcement and it’s not just about public health.”
Proposed Trump Budget Cuts to States Not Happening. At Least Not Yet.
ANALYSIS: New Jersey’s former comptroller and budget director offers insights on the complexities of the federal appropriations process.
Federal Reform, Slow Revenue Growth Pressure States
Despite the third-longest U.S. economic recovery on record, lackluster growth in state tax collections has left many policymakers with little wiggle room to balance their budgets.
The End of the Custom Technology Era
The public sector is still waking up to the realities of the cloud software market.
Traffic Deaths Have Gone Up. What Can Governors Do About it?
"If we had 100 people lost to natural disasters or terrorist attacks every day, we would mobilize immediately," said Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.
An End to Gerrymandering in Ohio?
A bipartisan compromise that just passed the state Senate would require minority-party support for political maps, and would limit the number of communities that could be splintered.
National Governors Association to Ramp Up State Cyber Assistance
As more smart communities emerge, states are being encouraged to get policy frameworks in place that secure the front end of disruptive technologies being adopted.
Federal Watchdog: State Reporting Gaps Limit Assisted Living Oversight
"This report finds that thousands of seniors face serious health and safety risks in their assisted living facilities,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said of the Government Accountability Office findings.
Seema Verma: Medicaid Work Requirements Are ‘True Compassion’
Now that the Trump administration has approved work requirement waivers in two states—Kentucky and Indiana—as many as 11 more could follow.
New N.J. Governor Re-Enters Regional Climate Pact, Reversing Move By Christie
The Garden State joins others regulating emissions absent federal policy.
Payday-Lending Lobbyists Swarm Indiana Statehouse
In the Obama era, the industry turned to state lawmakers to make its case. That strategy doesn’t seem to be changing.
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