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An array of non-traditional investment vehicles will likely be offered up to governments’ defined-contribution plans. Consultants, plan sponsors and overseers need to approach them with caution.
Principals across the city say a proposed $1-per-ride Uber and Lyft tax could prevent major staffing reductions that would increase class sizes and eliminate critical student supports.
Economists say retirements and demographic shifts are driving one of the steepest labor force declines in decades.
Despite failing to cover the costs of infrastructure, state and federal motor fuel taxes have been an elegant solution to funding transportation. More user fees are likely, but they will be kludgier and more intrusive.
Local leaders are testing new strategies to revive downtowns as office vacancies threaten tax bases.
States and communities should welcome this digital infrastructure, but only on terms that protect ratepayers, workers, water and public trust.
A bill to revive guaranteed retirement benefits now heads to the governor after years of debate.
States are beginning to access funds, but major questions remain about costs, timelines and how much of the money will be used.
With funding ending years early, local officials are scrambling to prevent a surge in homelessness.
Changing federal priorities are forcing states to revise spending plans and rethink policy decisions across key programs.
The departure of a community’s major employer is about more than job losses. Finance managers need a fiscal strategy.
New federal standards require one month of work, but states like Indiana and Idaho are pushing for three-month requirements that could reduce enrollment.
A new report finds the state depends more heavily on local property taxes than any other, shaping how public services are funded.
States need to aggressively assert their domain over the digital betting shops trying to cloak themselves as trading platforms.
Public plans’ finances have been recovering, helped by changes enacted after the 2008 financial crisis. Lawmakers should resist the temptation to roll back these reforms.
Legal challenges, unclear rules and costly implementation leave counties uncertain when or if tax relief will take effect.
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