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  The Ledger State Fiscal Resources Property Tax Reforms May Increase Fiscal Strains Local governments depend on property taxes for predictable revenue to  fund essential services  such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and parks. So when states enact property tax cuts—for example, to address  current public frustration  over the cost of living—the effects can be felt far and wide. This  difficult trade-off shouldn't go unnoticed  by officials as property tax reform movements gain steam throughout the states. WHERE AND WHY Disasters Will Keep Coming—and Costing States When it comes to managing floods, wildfires, and other disasters, states are facing a  new reality . Why? Not only are these events getting  more frequent and severe , officials are now facing many  emerging budget constraints —all while the level of  federal disaster support  remains uncertain. But it's  not all gloom and doom . States can get ahead of the n...