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Investments to maintain roads and bridges haven't kept up with growing costs—leaving future taxpayers on the hook for a massive repair bill. pewtrsts.org/4kh5nYz

Peatlands occupy just 1.2% of U.S. land but contain about 20% of the nation’s soil-stored carbon. Protecting them helps mitigate floods, reduce wildfire risk, and more. pewtrsts.org/4jpTGNX 📸Photograph by Charlie Reinertsen/Twolined Studio

States most reliant on personal income taxes of the 41 that have them: 1) Oregon 2) Massachusetts 3) Georgia 4) Montana 5) Virginia ... and least reliant: 37) Mississippi 38) Arkansas 39) Arizona 40) New Mexico 41) North Dakota Your state's standing 👇 pewtrsts.org/4mLMley

Almost half of state government revenue stems from state taxes—with two-thirds of that coming from levies on personal income and sales. See your state's data: pewtrsts.org/4mLMley

Widespread tax revenue declines left states starting 2025 with fewer resources than they've had in previous years. This limits their ability to: 👉 Fund tax cuts 👉 Expand public services 👉 Prepare for a recession See your state's data: pewtrsts.org/4kSZ2Tt

The largest share of revenue from federal funds (FY23): 1) Louisiana: 50.1% 2) Arizona: 48.8% 3) Wyoming: 46.1% 4) Missouri: 45.7% ... and the smallest: 47) Utah: 27.9% 48) North Dakota: 27.3% 49) Kansas: 27.2% 50) Hawaii: 24.1% Your state's standing 👉 pewtrsts.org/3SMFhAJ

Good conservation news: Recently, Nevada enacted two bipartisan bills that will conserve freshwater ecosystems and ensure the effectiveness of wildlife crossings like these. pewtrsts.org/4la2Mjo

The cost of homeownership in Arizona has jumped nearly 80% over the past 7 years—and rents have reached all-time highs. Several new laws aim to reverse course. #AZpol #HomeownershipMonth pewtrsts.org/3ZmXBEe

A new survey released by The Pew Charitable Trusts found that more Philly residents recognize opioid use disorder as a chronic health problem, rather than believing that the disorder is something that people bring on themselves. via Tom MacDonald--WHYY bit.ly/446JJzk

What are the policy challenges and opportunities states face in this era of uncertainty? Register to get insights on June 24 from: • Former MT Gov. Steve Bullock • Former MD Gov. Larry Hogan • Samantha Willis • Jared Walczak • Whitney Tucker ... and more pewtrsts.org/4kHBmS3

States spent 17.8% more of their own money on Medicaid in FY 2023 than they did in the prior year—the largest single-year rise in at least two decades. See your state's data: pewtrsts.org/4l4VAou

Every corner of the U.S. is feeling the pain of the nation's housing shortage. And most Americans—Republicans, Democrats, and independents —agree that our leaders should address it by allowing more homes: pewtrsts.org/43SUchY #HomeownershipMonth #NationalHomeownershipMonth

Budget risks abound for states—from potential federal changes to deficits from their own tax cuts and spending increases. Are officials in your state preparing for the long haul? Answer. 👇 pewtrsts.org/4e4zBf7

As storms increase in frequency and severity, states must safeguard their budgets against mounting recovery costs. North Carolina's response to Hurricane Helene may offer a blueprint for other states to follow. #NCPol pewtrsts.org/4l3ixbL

Taxes accounted for nearly 47% of state revenue in fiscal year 2023. What sources made up the other 53%? And how does your state compare to others? Take a look: pewtrsts.org/4mPgObB

States received 58.4% more in federal funds in FY23 than they did just before the COVID-19 pandemic. pewtrsts.org/3SMFhAJ

These four states get over a quarter of their tax revenue from severance taxes, which are highly dependent on global energy prices: 1) North Dakota: 52.9% 2) Alaska: 52.2% 3) New Mexico: 32.4% 4) Wyoming: 30.1% pewtrsts.org/4mLMley

What are the policy challenges and opportunities states face in this era of uncertainty? Register to get insights on June 24 from: • Former MT Gov. Steve Bullock • Former MD Gov. Larry Hogan • Samantha Willis • Jared Walczak • Whitney Tucker ... and more pewtrsts.org/4kHBmS3

Over 1/3 of rural U.S. renters are cost-burdened—spending 30+% of their income on rent. This makes it harder to save to buy a home. State and local policymakers can help. #HomeownershipMonth #NationalHomeownershipMonth pewtrsts.org/4dQVfmT

State tax revenue is showing signs of stabilization—despite underperforming long-term trends. pewtrsts.org/4kSZ2Tt