Updated January 26, 2023 2022 Roundtable on Evaluating Economic Development Tax Incentives This page hosts the presentations and other resources from the 2022 Roundtable on Evaluating Economic Development Tax Incentives, held Nov. 2-4 at the Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. Fiscal Event
Updated January 10, 2023 Economic Outlook? Chilly, but Not a Total Meltdown, Expert Says Economist Christopher Thornberg predicts that although the economic path ahead will be bumpy, a recession is not inevitable. Fiscal State Legislatures News
Updated January 08, 2023 2023 Legislative Forecast: Uncertainty Ahead | OAS Episode 177 Tim Storey, the CEO of NCSL, joined the podcast to talk about the 2023 sessions for state legislatures, the shape of state budgets, the huge challenge of workforce shortages and the crisis in behavioral and mental health, especially among young people. About State Legislatures Fiscal Health Legislators Podcast
Updated December 21, 2022 The Cost of Catastrophe: State Budgeting for Natural Disasters NCSL outlines the budgeting practices state policymakers can use to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from extreme climate events. Fiscal State Legislatures News
Updated December 08, 2022 Fiscal Ballot Measures: What Voters Passed in the 2022 Midterms Voters across the country approved several new tax and budget initiatives in the 2022 midterm elections. Fiscal State Legislatures News
Updated December 08, 2022 Pension and Retirement Legislation Information by State Legislation and bills impacting pension and retirement. Information available by state. Fiscal Database
Updated December 07, 2022 Hottest Policy Topics for 2023? It’s All About the Workforce The struggle to employ workers tops the list of concerns state lawmakers will focus on in 2023 legislative sessions, according to NCSL CEO Tim Storey. Civil and Criminal Justice Education Environment and Natural Resources Fiscal Health Labor and Employment State Legislatures News
Updated December 07, 2022 2022 NCSL Budget Working Group Preconference The 2022 NCSL Budget Working Group Preconference was held Dec. 5 at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. This special meeting examined state budget strategies that minimize fiscal distress and improve long-term sustainability. Participants discussed practices and tools that guide sound budget decisions. Fiscal
Updated November 18, 2022 The Fiscal Link | 2022 Read the Fiscal Link newsletter to find links to the latest fiscal reports and information from NCSL, the states, the federal government and other organizations. Fiscal
Updated November 17, 2022 FY 2022 State Budget Update State revenues for Fiscal Year 2022 are strong with collections from the major tax categories exceeding or meeting estimates in most cases. There is optimism that robust growth can continue, but uncertainty in the U.S. and global economies have states remaining cautious Fiscal
Updated November 17, 2022 Film Tax Incentives Back in the Spotlight States have shown a renewed interest in film tax incentive programs in recent years. This brief discusses recent legislative enactments, how state incentive programs compare, and how they can be made more effective. Fiscal Table
Updated November 17, 2022 Is Backordered the New Normal? The pandemic exacerbated global supply chain issues. Increased demand, efficiency practices and labor shortages have crowded ports and left shelves empty. This brief examines federal and state efforts to alleviate supply chain disruptions. Fiscal