Tag: state and local

State and Local Aid Remains Roadblock to Bipartisan Stimulus Deal

WASHINGTON—Democrats and Republicans are far apart in their proposals for the next COVID relief plan and funding for states and localities remains one of the biggest differences, as in previous talks. While Democrats want to bail out states, tax revenue data shows that states have actually fared better than expected, raising the question of whether…


State, Local Aid Remains Roadblock to Bipartisan Stimulus Deal

WASHINGTON—Democrats and Republicans are far apart in their proposals for the next COVID-19 relief plan, and funding for states and localities remains one of the biggest differences, as in previous talks. While Democrats want to bail out states, tax revenue data shows that states have actually fared better than expected, raising the question of whether…