Taxes
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A new analysis finds a proposed statewide rent cap could reduce property values and erode local tax revenue.
As long as Congress disregards the collateral damage that AI and other new technologies are already bringing to our economy, states and municipalities will need to move quickly to capture new revenues to support workers left behind.
Officials from both parties have halted proposed warehouse conversions in several states, even as federal officials continue exploring a 1,500-detainee processing facility near Orlando.
Homeowners in major metros are holding onto properties for longer periods, with Los Angeles topping 20 years and state tax laws helping discourage moves.
Especially when it comes to data centers, it’s hard to square the costs to taxpayers with the benefits to states’ economies.
Lawmakers in at least 19 states are advancing wealth taxes, capital gains surcharges and corporate tax changes to combat inequality and rising living costs.
Eric Adams’ failed reform bid is a warning sign for the new mayor attempting to take on one of the city’s most persistent problems.
Tiny liquor bottle surcharges send millions to towns for cleanup, but critics say they fuel litter and drunk driving.
For public officials who support equal opportunity, recent court rulings and other developments provide reasons for a little optimism.
State lawmakers pursue homeowner tax cuts, but counties, schools and towns face shortfalls.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a 12-state lawsuit against the Trump administration’s tariff policy. The Supreme Court ruled with the states on Friday.
State and local governments can expand access and slash electric bills by simplifying slow, expensive permitting processes.
After years of historic growth, the median state’s rainy day savings fell in fiscal 2025.
Some mayors openly challenge federal actions while others pursue quiet cooperation to protect resources for their constituents.
Outdated assessment systems are opaque and structurally biased, leading to “data rot.” Local governments should invest in tools that make it easier for taxpayers to understand how their property is valued.
The state will need to reform its antiquated tax code, warily approach bond measures that tie the hands of policymakers, and get serious about spending oversight.
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