Finance
Can compromise be reached in two state budget debates?
Taxes and affordable housing are holding up budgets in Virginia and New York. Instead of threats, the governors in each state appear to be trying to find common ground—for now.
How a common election integrity law is keeping Idaho from fixing its crumbling schools
An influential conservative group is targeting local bond and levy elections, which districts rely on heavily to build and repair schools.
New bill would convert unused government buildings into affordable housing
California Reps. Adam Schiff and Jimmy Gomez cosponsored legislation that would direct the Housing and Urban Development Secretary to help refashion certain federal, state and local government properties into affordable residential rental projects.
These ‘green banks’ are getting billions to decarbonize disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration just distributed $20 billion in IRA funding to loan to individuals and communities across the country.
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Cash isn’t the only thing guaranteed income programs can deliver
Data is starting to show that supplemental income programs can boost participants’ employment, housing stability and family well-being.
Track opioid settlement payouts—to the cent—in your community
Determining how much money has arrived is the first step in assessing whether the settlements will make a dent in the nation’s addiction crisis.
Billions in earmarks headed to states and cities
The funding comes despite conservative opposition to the federal government paying for specific local projects.
It’s time to help more workers save for retirement
COMMENTARY | More states are considering voluntary automated savings programs for employees who lack access to a retirement plan at work.
New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos’ online wager tax rates
Change would more than double revenue streams that brought in $414M last year.
Pro teams aim to score nicer stadiums—and maybe more—from the public
Sports teams are asking for millions of dollars in public subsidies to build or refurbish their stadiums, and many want to create nearby fan districts to boost their bottom lines too.
Some low-wage earners must choose between pay raises and government assistance
Lawmakers in North Carolina heard from experts about the “benefits cliff” and how other jurisdictions are developing strategies to lessen its impact on low-income families.
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