The coronavirus-induced collapse in economic activity means that state & local government tax revenues will plunge over the coming months. With balanced budget rules in most states meaning that lower revenues must be offset by lower spending, budget cuts from state & local governments will worsen the economic downturn and hold back the eventual recovery unless Congress provides more Federal support.
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