2019 State and Local Fiscal Facts

Action Alert: Flexibility for ARPA Funds

11-11-2021

Bill pending in the House (S3011, passed by consent in the Senate), would give local governments greater flexibility and clarity on eligible uses of ARPA funds, including disaster recovery expenses and certain infrastructure investments.

ICMA and Big 7 Commend Bipartisan Infrastructure Vote

11-07-2021

After the House voted 228-206 on November 5 to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ICMA joined the leading state and local government organizations to issue a statement commending House members of both parties on their vote.

Rethinking Local Government Revenue Systems Report

11-03-2021

ICMA, GFOA, and a number of like-minded organizations contend that rethinking revenue is necessary because local government revenues have not remained aligned with modern economic realities.

ICMA Survey Research: American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Spending Priorities

10-28-2021

ICMA surveyed local government chief administrative officers (CAOs) in September 2021 about their priorities for utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF).