No. 00, December 2022
Index
- The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room.
- Money, Money Everywhere: A historic amount of federal funding is letting states craft relief efforts that stretch beyond the pandemic's public health and economic shocks.
- Allocation Trends: To date, at least 42 states and Washington, D.C., have allocated a portion of their ARPA funds to various relief efforts. NCSL's database tracking state allocations of Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund aid reflects both previous priorities, as seen under the Coronavirus Relief Fund, and new spending trends.
- Tending an Ailing Health System States are using American Rescue Plan funds to address their unique health needs.
- A Wake-Up Call for Child Care: From provider 'deserts' to low worker pay, the pandemic exposed longstanding troubles in a vital system.
- Lesson Learned: When the pandemic hit, states knew how to handle education dollars in a downturn.
- Less Debt, More Degrees.
- how to Cut a Criminal Justice Budget Without Sacrificing Safety: Four states show it can be done.
- Democracy Is Priceless, but Elections Cost Big Bucks: How much exactly? No one seems to know.
- Banking Power: States work to maintain authority over new financial players.
- Can You Take That Cannabis Cash to the Bank? The short answer: Not yet.
- Will That Be Cash or Crypto? As prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fluctuate wildly, legislatures move to attract digital money operators.
- It's a Worker's Market: Jobs go begging in a wave of retirements and reassessments.
- Public Sector Remains in COVID Slump.
- Using ARPA to Modernize Unemployment Insurance.
- The Perfect Storm That Changed Disaster Policy Forever: Investments made 16 years ago lead to money--and lives--saved in Louisiana.
- CYBER1NS3CUR1TY: With all 50 states facing cyberattacks in the past 24 months, it's no wonder lawmakers consider cybersecurity a priority.
- BRINGING HOME THE BACON.
- A Commitment to Service, Bipartisanship.
- Letting Others Lead: When Delaware Senate President Pro Tem Dave Sokola recognizes that others might have something to offer, he gives them a chance to shine.
- 'From the Grassroots Up': With his issues-oriented leadership style, Michigan Speaker Jason Wentworth lets the goals and priorities members bring from their districts drive the state's policy agenda.
- The Fiscal Farmer: For over four decades, Bill Marx has tended budget numbers for the Minnesota House and raised crops and cattle on his farm.
- Sending Them Off in Style: NCSL salutes Glenn Koepp, a giant in the redistricting field who died last year, and three dedicated staffers who retired: Sheron Violini, Rick DeLeon and Stephen Klein.
- NCSL Adopts Policy Directives, Resolutions at Annual Meeting.
- Recognition and Commendation of State Legislator and Legislative Staff Veterans.
- 50-State Rankings: Which taxes states rely on most.
- StateStats 'Capitol' Gains: Ever been curious which state capitol is the oldest? Or the tallest? Or the biggest?
- Fiscal Fun Facts: All About Fakes.