Tough economic times are taking a toll on the relationship between states and localities. In this series, Stateline examines what's at stake as states cut local aid and shift responsibilities to cities and counties.
The Local Crunch: How states pass the pain to cities and counties
October 5, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Government Operations
Infographic: How California Redevelopment Agencies Work
Under California law, when cities and counties declare an area blighted, a redevelopment agency takes responsibility for urban renewal. More
October 5, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget, Cities, Economic Development, Accountability, Property Tax
In California, a State and Local War Over Revenue and Responsibilities
PART THREE OF THREE: At a desperate fiscal moment, California's state legislators and city officials are barely on speaking terms. Governor Jerry Brown lacks the power to bring the feuding factions into line. More
October 4, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Cities, Government Operations
Infographic: Local Government By The Numbers
There are 89,476 local governments in the United States. More
October 4, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Cities, Property Tax
Unlikely Duo of Daniels and Cuomo Crusades to Shrink Local Government
PART TWO OF THREE: How many local governments does a state need? A lot fewer than most of them have, say governors Mitch Daniels and Andrew Cuomo. More
October 3, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget
Infographic: State Cuts in Funding to Localities, Fiscal Year 2012
In fiscal terms, this has been the year local governments have feared ever since the Great Recession began - the year states voted for drastic cutbacks in the aid they provide to cities, counties and townships. More
October 3, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget, Cities, Property Tax
As States Cut Aid, Localities Learn to Do Less With Less
PART ONE OF THREE: Since the Great Recession began, states have been slashing aid to localities. Some see an opportunity to make cities and counties more efficient, but others say local budget gaps and layoffs are making it hard to provide basic services. More
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