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The NCSL Fiscal Program provides information, research and technical assistance to legislators and legislative staff on various fiscal, economic development and cultural issues. The program also staffs three NCSL standing committees, a professional staff association, task forces and partnerships. Program staff publish monthly issues of The Fiscal Link newsletter for legislative fiscal staff, weekly issues of the State Budget and Tax Actions newsletter, and conduct regular budget and tax surveys released as state budget updates, state budget actions and state tax actions reports.

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State-Federal Legislative Forecast 2025: Key Issues and Trends

From fiscal challenges to tech innovations and workforce dynamics, the legislative issues dominating state discussions are also setting the stage for federal priorities. As 2025 approaches, these topics will likely shape the national agenda. Forecast ’25

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State Tax Actions: 2024

The "State Tax Actions: 2024" report highlights major state tax legislation trends, including property tax relief, income tax cuts, and business investment incentives.
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Tax Cuts Are Still on the Agenda Even as Revenues Slow

Legislative hot topics in fiscal affairs for 2025 include cuts to property and income taxes, along with tax incentives for business investments and budgeting for natural disasters. Forecast ’25  

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