Municipal Finance
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East Cocalico businesses asked to fund local emergency services
East Cocalico Township supervisors formally approved sending a letter to local businesses, directly asking them to donate money to fund the township's fire companies.
Local Government Budgets: Transparency Challenges by 2026
Outdated fiscal transparency systems at state and local levels obscure billions in future liabilities, making it difficult for citizens to understand their local government's true financial picture.
ARPA Funds Expire: Cities Brace for Service Cuts Amid Funding Crisis
A small town in Ohio, having used federal pandemic funds to hire five new paramedics, now faces a 30% cut to its emergency services budget as those funds expire this year, according to the Ohio Munici
Florida property tax cuts: Cities warn of service cuts, job losses
In St. Petersburg, city officials spent more than $300,000 on sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction and electric vehicle promotion, while simultaneously overtaxing residents by $49 mi
New Hampshire property tax reshapes local services
In New Hampshire, the property tax bill on a $500,000 home can swing wildly from $1,310 to $18,270, revealing a system of stark local inequality.
How Local Government Budgeting Affects Public Services
New York City's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027 clocks in at a staggering $127 billion.
How Local Property Taxes Work: An Assessment and Calculation Guide
Understand the complex process behind your annual property tax bill. This guide explains how local governments assess property value, calculate tax rates, and collect payments.
Our Budgets, Our Business: Why Local Government Transparency Is Non-Negotiable
True civic strength requires unwavering local government transparency and robust citizen participation in budget decisions. Without them, accountability becomes a hollow promise and governance an opaque exercise conducted behind closed doors.