Lindsey Piegza says politics and consumer's continued fear may make the recovery more difficult.
New Mexico aims to join its neighbors in legalizing recreational marijuana as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil and gas taxes.
Several factors have combined to position an innovative approach — the public-private partnership, or P3 model — as a crucial emerging tool for public entities nationwide.
City officials say the continuation of enhanced taxing authority from Pennsylvania will help it refinance debt and avoid another fiscal cliff.
State and local governments are going to need generous lines of credit to get through the next few months. Joe Biden has an opportunity to act by rethinking the Municipal Liquidity Facility at the Federal Reserve.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested state and local governments would use stimulus to shore up pension plans.
Its $17 billion operating plan projects $4.5 billion in Washington assistance next year while sidestepping — for now — doomsday service cuts and layoffs.
AAPA contends Congress should provide aid to ports as the industry has been hammered by COVID-19.
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AAPA contends Congress should provide aid to ports as the industry has been hammered by COVID-19.
December 16
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It substitutes the $160 billion in direct aid to state and local governments that had been proposed with direct checks to individuals.
December 16
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It has become apparent that even more creativity will be necessary to pass legislation in the upcoming Congress. The only problem is we do not have the luxury of time.
December 16
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Illinois expects to close by the end of the week on a three-year loan through the Federal Reserve at 3.42%, a steep penalty compared to the state's current trading levels.
December 15
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing a scaled down 2021 budget that includes additional borrowing for its capital program.
December 15
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The authority that financed baseball and football stadiums in Chicago is sounding fiscal alarms as the coronavirus pandemic crushes hotel tax revenue.
December 15
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The bill includes money for coronavirus vaccine distribution, schools, transit, airports, small business, and the unemployed.
December 15
