December 20, 2023 Spreading Cheer Through Charitable Giving State and federal efforts to encourage charitable giving have been a boon to the nonprofit sector, which faced shutdowns and employment losses during the pandemic. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal State Legislatures News
December 20, 2023 Economic Forecast: Mostly Sunny, With a Chance of Clouds A Moody’s economist told state legislators at NCSL’s Forecast ’24 meeting that the economy is definitely better today than it was a year ago. Inflation’s coming down, the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates... State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal State Legislatures News
November 28, 2023 States Are Fiscally Strong, Though Slower Growth May Loom Ahead Forecast ’24: In 2024 legislative sessions, fiscal policymakers will keep a watchful eye on inflation, while lowering taxes and sorting out the tax implications of remote work. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal State Legislatures News
November 16, 2023 Restart of Federal Student Loan Payments Could Impact State Economies Household and state budgets might feel the impact of the end of the federal government’s three-year pause on student loan payments. States that generate a large share of their overall revenue from sales taxes may face particular... State Legislatures News, Policy, Education, Fiscal State Legislatures News
November 8, 2023 Fiscal Ballot Measures: Voters Favor Property Tax Relief Three states had tax and budget initiatives on the ballot Tuesday, with a fourth state to weigh in later this month. This story breaks down the results and looks ahead to coming votes. State Legislatures News, Policy, Elections, Fiscal State Legislatures News
October 2, 2023 The Heat Is On: Lessons in State Wildfire Management and Budgeting Policymakers are being pushed to rethink and strengthen current wildfire management strategies. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal