View in web browser The Squeeze | State Recession Tools COVID-19 Response Sapped by Rural Population Loss? Overall population has grown in most states since 2010 (black line above), but there is a sizable difference between urban counties (orange lines) and rural counties (blue lines). These losses can weaken a region's fiscal health. SEE YOUR STATE CHART QUOTE OF NOTE "The rural communities that have a smaller tax base and a shrinking economy will find it more difficult to bounce back after the economy restarts." Alexandria Zhang, The Pew Charitable Trusts, on KCBS (San Francisco) Another 'Lost Decade' Dawning? The Great Recession spurred a decade of missed growth for states. On a new episode of Pew's "After the Fact" podcast, we find out if officials are better prepared for the new downturn. LISTEN Sales Tax Woes: Why State Officials Are Worried Sales taxes have provided relatively stable revenue for states in previous recessions. This time, that looks unlikely. RECESSION IMPACT FACT OF THE MATTER 8.7% Decline in U.S. retail sales from February to March (seasonally adjusted)—the largest monthly decline on record Why Medicaid Stimulus Dollars Matter for States The recent federal stimulus package included an estimated $50 billion extra for states to help address an expected surge in state Medicaid costs—which have grown since 2000. 3 REASONS MORE PANDEMIC TRENDS Rural U.S. Less Vulnerable to Initial Fallout, but Faces Tougher Recovery STATELINE States Take Early Steps to Manage COVID-19 Budget Fallout Outbreak Has Made the Need for Broadband Expansion Clear IN THE MEDIA The U.S. Economy Has Wiped Out All the Job Gains Since the Great Recession CNBC State, City Workers Could Be Next Wave of Layoffs as Tax Revenue Dries Up Amid COVID-19 USA TODAY With States Running Out of Money, a Fiscal Crisis Will Likely Follow the Pandemic | Opinion NEWSWEEK Cities and States That Lean on Sales and Income Tax to Operate Have Taken a Hit MARKETPLACE UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE SQUEEZE This email was sent to 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2021 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved. Manage Your Subscriptions Contact  |  Privacy  |  Unsubscribe