CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance

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How do immigrants impact our local economies? Immigrants pay $16.80 for every $100 in tax money collected —a larger percentage than immigrants comprise of the population (15.4%, as of June 2025).

Cut through the political divide and learn the facts: https://t.co/NTIYG8gzZu

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East River Academy recently graduated 57 students in its 2026 class – students who earned their degree while incarcerated at Rikers Island. @Gothamist was at the graduation and spoke graduates & their families about the future. https://t.co/8bDuPNKC9h

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While they don’t always get the attention of larger cities, policy innovation is strong in smaller cities and counties as leaders find new ways to better serve their residents. Learn more in @Governing: https://t.co/HH5NKcSeBq

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@GOSONYC For the past two years, Community-Based Restorative Justice Initiative grantees have worked to expand how they use restorative justice in their services. We spoke with folks doing this work on the ground to hear how it impacts safety in their communities. https://t.co/sMnmYXH5TQ

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“Everyone thinks restorative justice is only about peace and healing. It’s not. Before you have peace, there’s so many things you need to accomplish: understanding, accountability, and consequences. But it doesn’t have to be punitive.” - @GOSONYC

https://t.co/sMnmYXH5TQ

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

As we celebrate #America250, it’s impossible not to also celebrate the impact of immigrants. Last week’s Supreme Court decision affirms what our recent report laid out: immigrants make our cities and states stronger, safer, and more prosperous.
Learn more: https://t.co/NTIYG8gzZu

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The New York City and State budgets have now both passed, investing in @CUNY so students, employers, and New York at large reap the social and economic benefits. On our blog, we break down how CUNY finance leaders manage those (and many other) funds. https://t.co/QH11gk1V22

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@GOVERNING Last year, our team detailed different options for city and state governments looking to spur housing development through different tax structures: https://t.co/PkyDIbICRD

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As some state and local governments look to bolster revenues through changing property taxation, including New York City’s new pied-à-terre tax, others are taking a different route. @Governing covers Florida’s efforts to largely eliminate property taxes.

https://t.co/GidtZT9zt7

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Federal cuts to public health and social services only add to the challenges for local governments. @iteptweets details policies that state and local governments are exploring to make up for massive revenue shortfalls & keep their budgets afloat.

https://t.co/L6Q2aiBnzt

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@BUMPnewyork Learn more about what our analysis found about how New York’s human service workers are paid below a living wage: https://t.co/qvjX2TcuTe

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New York’s FY27 budget includes a massive investment in childcare, but lacks the funding needed to pay child care workers a living wage. As analysis for @BUMPnewyork shows, increasing pay fills staffing gaps and ensures care https://t.co/9GC1zcdwEK

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RFP: ISLG & @manhattanda are seeking proposals from survivor-led organizations to help survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence in Manhattan access services, receive support, and remain safe.

Applications are due 7/22. Learn more: https://t.co/rnA5DlpPlz

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Applications are open for the 2026 Kriegel Fellow cohort!

For state, local, and borough legislative senior legislative staff, apply to gain:

🧠 Policy expertise

📈 Professional development & skill building

🤝 Peer network

Learn more: https://t.co/2Ukb5bsKwI

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Having the strongest possible data is key to fixing public policy issues. Too often, local government leaders lack the tools to use the up-to-date data they need. @leagueofcities offers a simple how-to for city policymakers to improve data access:

https://t.co/VPp7g0Kyi9

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We're looking to fund survivor-led organizations serving domestic and intimate partner violence survivors. ⏱️Questions about the RFP are due this Thursday, June 25. https://t.co/OMTE4TZSwt

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ISLG’s Julia Bowling wrote for @The Conversation, detailing the ongoing struggles that incarcerated workers are facing in Colorado and nationwide to be paid a fair wage for their labor. https://t.co/d8Mqito610

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

We're looking to fund survivor-led organizations serving domestic and intimate partner violence survivors. ⏱️Questions about the RFP are due this Thursday, June 25. https://t.co/OMTE4TZSwt

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

Attn: Survivor-led orgs that support survivors or domestic & intimate partner violence in Manhattan. ISLG & @manhattanda are seeking proposals to create, enhance, and expand services that help survivors remain safe.

Applications are due 7/22. Learn more: https://t.co/rnA5DlpPlz

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A recent report from @NYCpa details plans to expand high-speed internet access to low-income neighborhoods in NYC. The plan calls for internet access to be treated “akin to a public utility” and to expand access for 25 neighborhoods. https://t.co/r2ld2qWNOn

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Recent research from @PewTrusts found that one of the largest drivers in the wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic families is retirement savings. To fill this gap, 15 states have begun sponsoring their own retirement programs. https://t.co/3PG29dUFjg