Even though the momentum of the "devolution" movement has slowed, federal intergovernmental grants will probably be cut substantially during the next five to ten years. Federal tax reform could further erode federal assistance by eliminating the deduction for state and local personal income and...

Opinion polls show a big gap between the public's desire for services and its willingness to pay for those services

Persistent budget shortfalls have created subtle spending shifts and a kitchen-sink mentality to close budget gaps without cutting services

State and local government spending has steadily increased across the district, and states have unique spending priorities