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Louisa Chafee is senior vice president for external relations and public policy at the UJA-Federation of New York, the largest local Jewish philanthropy organization in the world.
February 6 -
Energy production taxes slowed or fell last month, with the oil tax generating $486 million, which was 14% higher than in January 2022, and natural gas tax revenue falling 13% at $322 million.
February 2 -
While the legislation heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk will not affect CPS' rating in the short-term, the district's ability to manage labor conflict could affect credit quality over time, Fitch said.
January 18 -
"The overall tone of the budget is one of prudency, which is correct during this current period where federal pandemic aid is winding down and there are questions about whether we enter into a recession," said Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management.
January 13 -
Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, talks with Chip Barnett about the county's robust economy as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about how the seaport and airport are booming and looks at some challenges ahead such as environmental and housing issues. Taped live in Miami on Dec. 7. (10 minutes)
December 27 -
Expanded use of stimulus funds, fully funded water infrastructure grant programs and housing assistance are among the asks from League of Cities as Congress crafts a 2023 spending package.
December 14 -
After an error in property valuation led to a $10.3 million revenue shortfall, Pearland, Texas, officials approved plans to restructure debt and help balance its fiscal 2023 budget.
December 13 -
The White House has asked for an additional $37.3 billion to send to states and communities that faced natural disasters last year, including $600 million to Jackson, Mississippi, for its water crisis.
December 6 -
The RTA and its service boards are eyeing funding sources to avoid damaging service cuts and fare hikes as they exhaust federal COVID-19 pandemic relief.
December 6 -
"The MTA's structural gaps remain huge and demand immediate action and a multi-party, multi-year plan" says Citizens Budget Commission President Andrew Rein.
December 2