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state fiscal policy

  • Diversifying revenue on New Mexico state trust lands

    Diversifying revenue on New Mexico state trust lands

    Mark Haggerty

    New activities can help guarantee and diversify future revenue from New Mexico state trust lands, complementing the successful Land Grant Permanent Fund. Read more

  • Federal Fossil Fuel Disbursements to States

    Federal Fossil Fuel Disbursements to States

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    States tend to spend, rather than save, federal fossil fuel disbursements, potentially making them vulnerable to economic transitions. Read more

  • Why fiscal policy solutions are necessary

    Why fiscal policy solutions are necessary

    Mark Haggerty

    This panel discussion, with examples from Montana and New Mexico, examines how fiscal policies have failed rural communities. Read more

  • Fiscal policy is failing rural America

    Fiscal policy is failing rural America

    Mark Haggerty

    State and federal fiscal policies hurt rural communities by limiting how local governments can grow, diversify, and invest revenue. Read more

  • The health and fiscal vulnerability of rural recreation counties

    The health and fiscal vulnerability of rural recreation counties

    Mark Haggerty

    Where rural recreation counties rely on public funding for health care, fiscal solutions should diversify the ways local governments can save and spend. Read more

  • State Trust Lands Part 1: The Trust Model

    State Trust Lands Part 1: The Trust Model

    Mark Haggerty

    States were granted trust lands by the U.S. Congress to generate revenue to fund public institutions, primarily public schools. Read more

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