Fiscal Affairs
The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference regularly tracks and reports on issues related to state budgets and fiscal policy. Additionally, the MLC Fiscal Affairs Forum allows state and provincial legislators to exchange information on fiscal conditions in the region as while learning about best practices in budget management. During the 2025-2026 biennium, this work was led by a three-officer team: Kansas Rep. Troy Waymaster and Minnesota Rep. Fue Lee, co-chairs; and Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy, vice chair.
For information, please contact CSG Midwest policy analyst Joseph Dell’Olio.
2024 meeting of Fiscal Affairs Forum: Information and resources
The MLC Fiscal Affairs Forum last met at the 2024 Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
- “State Budget Update” | Stacey Mazer, Consultant, National Association of State Budget Officers »
- “When Forecasts Go Wrong” | Phil Dean, Chief Economist & Public Finance Research Fellow, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah »
- Stateline Midwest article on ” ‘Unsettled Normalcy’ “: Gone, for Now, Are Wild Revenue Swings, But Other Budgeting Uncertainty Lies Ahead” »
- Agenda »
This webinar gave state leaders a clear understanding of the fundamentals of farm succession planning and practical ways to reduce barriers that hinder generational transfers—helping ensure long-term stability in local agricultural economies.
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Many new laws have been enacted in recent years to provide relief to property taxpayers, while some proposals seek to eliminate the property tax altogether. This webinar will explored various policy levers and practical approaches available to legislators while also providing an overview of systems in the Midwest.
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Participants in this webinar learned about policy options for state leaders in building budgets and developing fiscal plans that account for the rising costs of natural disasters, enable a timely response, and help mitigate costs.
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An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces
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An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces
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