Federal assistance needed urgently to address dramatic decline in state and local revenues
THE FISCAL CONDITION OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Updated federal guidance on the CARES Act, disinfecting public spaces, and supply chain issues
ICMA Executive Director covers coronavirus-related advocacy and outreach activities
Senate bill passes $484 billion package without direct aid for local and state governments.
Priorities include direct aid for local governments under 500,000; emergency paid leave tax credits; and a waiver for federal cost shares for FEMA grants
New guidance describes eligible expenses and process to apply
Helping residents understand stay-at-home restrictions is a priority for local governments
Local governments gain access to additional disaster relief and a wide range of stimulus grant funding and loan programs.